BF2S Forums Life in the UK test! (British only)

The Life in the UK Test is an essential step for anyone wanting to settle in the UK, or apply for British citizenship.

The objective of the test is to ensure that applicants have a good knowledge of the United Kingdom and the English language. The questions in the test are in multiple choice format and cover a number of topics from local customs and traditions, to the laws and political systems that govern the country.

1. What percentage of children in the UK live with both birth parents?
  25%
  40%
  65%
  80%


2. Which of these statements is correct?

  Prime Minister’s Questions take place every week when parliament is sitting
  Prime Minister’s Questions take place every fortnight


3. If your child's main language is not English they can get extra support from a specialist teacher. What is this teacher called?
  EAL teacher
  PAL teacher
  LLL teacher
  ESE teacher


4. What proportion of women with children (of school age) are in paid work?
  Half
  One quarter
  Three quarters
  Two thirds


5. How many weeks of paid holiday each year are employees over 16 normally entitled to?
  Five weeks
  Four weeks
  Three weeks
  Two weeks


6. When buying a home in Scotland, a survey is carried out before making an offer. Is this statement true or false?
  True
  False


7. Who should you speak to if you have health and safety concerns in your workplace? Select two answers from below
  Your supervisor or manager
  The police
  Your local MP
  Your trade union representative



8. When looking for employment, what is the purpose of a referee?
  To negotiate pay after a successful interview
  To resolve any disputes between you and your employer
  To search for jobs that match your skills
  To write a report about a person's suitability for a job


9. Which of these statements is correct?
  It is a criminal offence to have a car without motor insurance
  It is not a criminal offence to have a car without motor insurance if you only drive it occasionally


10. According to the 2001 Census, what percentage of people stated their religion as Muslim?
  Approximately 1%
  Approximately 15%
  Approximately 21%
  Approximately 3%


11. It is illegal for a child to work for more than one hour before school starts. Is this statement true or false?
  True
  False


12. What is the name of the ministerial position that is responsible for legal affairs?
  Chancellor of the Exchequer
  Foreign Secretary
  Home Secretary
  Lord Chancellor


13. More young people are smoking and, in particular, more girls smoke than boys. Is this statement true or false?
  True
  False


14. Your employer can dismiss you for being a union member. Is this statement true or false?
  True
  False


15. What year did women in the UK gain the right to divorce their husband?
  1810
  1857
  1901
  1945


16. In which year did the NHS begin?
  1911
  1939
  1948
  2000


17. At what age do children in Northern Ireland begin secondary school?
  11
  12
  15
  9


18. What is the name of the patron saint of Wales?
  St Andrew
  St David
  St George
  St Patrick


19. What traditionally happens on April Fool's Day?
  It is a public holiday until noon
  People enjoy public fireworks displays
  People play jokes on each other
  None of the above


20. How are Whips appointed?
  By the King or Queen
  By the Prime Minister
  By their party leaders
  By vote amongst their peers


21. What is the name of the ministerial position that is responsible for the economy?
  Chancellor of the Exchequer
  Chief Whip
  Home Secretary
  Lord Chancellor


22. What is the largest ethnic minority in Britain?
  Bangladeshi descent
  Black Caribbean descent
  Indian descent
  Pakistani descent


23. Where can you get a mortgage from? Select two correct answers from below
  A bank
  A building society
  An estate agent
  A housing association


24. When was the Council of Europe established?
  1901
  1949
  1964
  1982