Life in the UK test 4: free practice test with answers (2026)

Question 1 of 24

What is the monarch's political role?

To choose which laws parliament debatesTo vote in the House of LordsTo lead the largest political partyTo remain politically neutral and act on the advice of the government

Question 2 of 24

Which parts of the UK have no established church?

England and WalesNorthern Ireland onlyWales and Northern IrelandScotland and Wales

Question 3 of 24

In which year did the Act of Union join England and Scotland?

1707168817461801

Question 4 of 24

Which of these was written by William Shakespeare?

Pride and PrejudiceThe Canterbury TalesOliver TwistMacbeth

Question 5 of 24

Roughly how many senior ministers does the prime minister appoint to the cabinet?

About 50About 100About 5About 20

Question 6 of 24

Which minister is responsible for crime, policing and immigration?

The Chancellor of the ExchequerThe Foreign SecretaryThe Home SecretaryThe Lord Chancellor

Question 7 of 24

What is the London Eye?

A viewing platform on top of the ShardA rooftop garden in the City of LondonA telescope at the Royal ObservatoryA large observation wheel on the South Bank of the Thames

Question 8 of 24

What is the Mercury Music Prize awarded for?

The best album from the UK and IrelandThe best contemporary artworkThe best British filmThe best British solo artist

Question 9 of 24

Which of these is a fundamental principle of British life?

The rule of lawCompulsory military serviceA single national religion for allA written constitution

Question 10 of 24

How do self-employed people pay income tax?

Through PAYE, like employeesThey do not pay income taxThrough their local councilThrough self-assessment, completing a tax return each year

Question 11 of 24

Which countries take part in the Six Nations rugby union championship?

England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Australia and New ZealandEngland, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, France and ItalyThe four UK nations plus Spain and PortugalEngland, Wales, France, Italy, Germany and Spain

Question 12 of 24

What is the Turner Prize awarded for?

Fiction writingArchitectureContemporary artClassical music

Question 13 of 24

Which parts of the UK have their own devolved governments?

All four countries including EnglandScotland and Wales onlyScotland, Wales and Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland only

Question 14 of 24

Where did George I, who became king in 1714, come from?

Hanover in GermanyNormandy in FranceThe NetherlandsDenmark

Question 15 of 24

Which parts of the UK have banks that issue their own banknotes?

Wales and ScotlandScotland and Northern IrelandEngland onlyNone, all notes come from the Bank of England

Question 16 of 24

Who invented the World Wide Web?

Alan TuringJohn Logie BairdSir Tim Berners-LeeSir Frank Whittle

Question 17 of 24

For how long did Elizabeth I reign?

From 1558 to 1603From 1485 to 1509From 1603 to 1625From 1509 to 1547

Question 18 of 24

How many people sit on a jury in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?

9101215

Question 19 of 24

In which year did the Roman army leave Britain?

AD 1066AD 410AD 43AD 789

Question 20 of 24

Who pioneered the railway engine known as the Rocket?

Frank WhittleRichard ArkwrightIsambard Kingdom BrunelGeorge and Robert Stephenson

Question 21 of 24

Roughly how many British casualties were suffered on the first day of the Battle of the Somme?

About 6,000About 60,000About 1,000About 200,000

Question 22 of 24

What happened on 6 June 1944, known as D-Day?

Germany invaded PolandGermany surrenderedThe Battle of Britain beganAllied forces landed in Normandy

Question 23 of 24

In which year did the Black Death reach Britain?

1066134812151485

Question 24 of 24

When is St Patrick's Day, the patron saint's day of Northern Ireland?

30 November17 March1 March23 April

Life in the UK test practice test 4

Life in the UK test practice test 4