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- Two A4 PDFs (question bank, and answers and notes) and one self-marking HTML file that opens in any modern web browser and works offline
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189 original practice questions across the five themes of the Life in the UK test, each with the answer, a short explanation and the free public source it rests on, as printable PDFs and a self-marking quiz with timed 24-question mocks.
This pack is for anyone preparing for the Life in the UK test who wants more practice than the 24 free questions. It has 189 original questions across five themes: values, rights and the rule of law; the countries of the UK, symbols and customs; events and people in British history; everyday life, public services and culture; and government, devolution, courts and civic duties. Each question has four options, the correct answer, a short explanation in our own words and the free public source it rests on (GOV.UK, legislation.gov.uk, the Royal Family website, the National Archives, museums and heritage bodies). The 24 questions on the free practice page are not repeated in the pack.
These are practice questions, not the real test, and they were not written from the handbook. GOV.UK says the real test is 24 multiple-choice questions in 45 minutes, taken on a computer, with a pass mark of 75 per cent (18 of 24), and that it is based on the handbook Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents, which you must study. The handbook is Crown copyright, so we did not use it: every question is written from facts in free public sources, which means this pack may cover different details from the ones your test asks. Facts that change or that the handbook may word differently (office holders, population figures, numbers of members of parliaments and assemblies, fees) are left out on purpose. Use the pack as extra practice alongside the handbook, not instead of it. The self-marking quiz draws a fresh 24-question mock, timed at 45 minutes and marked against 18.
Formats: Two A4 PDFs (question bank, and answers and notes) and one self-marking HTML file that opens in any modern web browser and works offline.
Version 1.0.0, checked 10 November 2026. Updates to this version are free.
What is inside
Who makes this, and how it is checked
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- Plainfiles, run by TurboKast Ltd (company number SC881077), registered in Scotland. 29 Commercial Street, Dundee, DD1 3DG.
- Checked
- Against 11 official sources on 10 November 2026. Every source is linked below.
- Reviewed
- The free guide for this kit was reviewed by Liam Humphreys on .
- If a file is faulty
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- Who can buy
- Buyers in the UK only, for now. Payment is handled by Stripe; you download the files straight after paying.
Written and designed by Plainfiles with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, then checked against the official legislation and guidance listed in the sources. How we write and check our work.
What is included
- Question bank (PDF, 26 pages)All 189 questions grouped by the five themes, with a summary of the test and an answer sheet to print.
- Answers and notes (PDF, 33 pages)An answer key, then the correct answer to every question with a one-line explanation and the public source it relies on, and the list of sources.
- Self-marking quiz (HTML file)A timed 24-question mock (45 minutes) drawn fresh from all five themes each time and marked at the end against a pass mark of 18, and practice by theme that shows the answer, explanation and source straight away.
What it is not
- These are original practice questions, not the real test. They are not from the Home Office, TSO (the publisher of the handbook) or any official test provider, are not endorsed or checked by them, and contain no question from the real test, the official practice app, any past test or any other provider’s set. Passing these questions does not guarantee a pass.
- They are not written from the official handbook, which is Crown copyright, so they may not match what your test asks. The handbook is the study text: read it too. Where a public source and the handbook could differ, we left the fact out.
- Every question has four options and one correct answer. The real test may be laid out differently: check GOV.UK before you book.
- It is not legal or immigration advice, and it does not say whether you need to take the test. Check the Home Office guidance for your own case. The test and the handbook can change.
- It does not book your test. You book through GOV.UK only.
Five sample questions from the bank
Copied word for word from the 189 questions in the kit. None of them is one of the 0 free ones. Pick an answer, then open it to see the explanation and the source.
Sample question 1
Values, rights and the rule of law
Which of these is the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s role, as described on GOV.UK?
Show the answer
Answer C. It monitors human rights and protects equality across nine grounds, such as age, race and disability
GOV.UK describes the Commission as monitoring human rights and protecting equality across nine grounds. It has no role in running courts, setting tax or appointing ministers.
Relies on: GOV.UK, Equality and Human Rights Commission (gov.uk/government/organisations/equality-and-human-rights-commission).
Sample question 2
The countries of the UK and national customs
Which song rings out across Scotland as the clock strikes midnight at Hogmanay?
Show the answer
Answer C. Auld Lang Syne
VisitScotland says Auld Lang Syne is heard at midnight on Hogmanay, the Scottish New Year celebration.
Relies on: VisitScotland, Hogmanay and New Year in Scotland (visitscotland.com/things-to-do/events/christmas-winter-festivals/hogmanay).
Sample question 3
Events and people in British history
Which Stuart claimant to the throne was defeated at the Battle of Culloden in April 1746?
Show the answer
Answer B. Charles Edward Stuart
Charles Edward Stuart, the Young Pretender, landed in Scotland in 1745 and was defeated at Culloden in April 1746 during the reign of George II.
Relies on: The Royal Family, George II (royal.uk/george-ii).
Sample question 4
Everyday life and public services
Which Cambridge college does the University record as the first College at Cambridge?
Show the answer
Answer C. Peterhouse
The University’s own timeline names Peterhouse as the first College, founded in 1284 by the Bishop of Ely. Pembroke was founded later, in 1347.
Relies on: University of Cambridge, History of the University (cam.ac.uk/about-the-university/history).
Sample question 5
Government, the law and civic duties
In England and Wales, below what age is a child conclusively presumed unable to be guilty of any offence?
Show the answer
Answer A. 10
Section 50 of the Children and Young Persons Act 1933, as amended in 1963, sets the age of criminal responsibility in England and Wales at ten.
Relies on: Children and Young Persons Act 1933 s.50 (legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Geo5/23-24/12/section/50).
What £9 adds to the free quiz
The free 0-question quiz is free to use and stays free. The kit gives you:
- All 189 questions, not 0, grouped by topic.
- Printable PDFs: the question bank, and an answers and notes book that explains every answer and gives its source.
- A self-marking file with timed mock papers and practice by topic, which opens in any browser and works offline.
Sources and checking
Checked against these official sources on 10 November 2026:
- GOV.UK, Life in the UK Test: book the test (24 questions, 45 minutes, study material)
- GOV.UK, Life in the UK Test: what happens at the test (75% pass mark, retakes, questions based on the handbook)
- GOV.UK, Knowledge of language and life in the UK: caseworker guidance (computer-based test, 24 multiple-choice questions, exemptions)
- GOV.UK, How government works
- GOV.UK, Citizenship ceremonies
- Equality Act 2010, section 19
- Human Rights Act 1998, Schedule 1
- Scotland Act 1998, Schedule 5 (reserved matters)
- The Royal Family, The role of the Monarchy
- The National Archives, Women’s suffrage
- English Heritage, Story of England
Written and designed by Plainfiles with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, then checked against the official legislation and guidance listed in the sources. These kits are independent templates to help you organise your paperwork. They are not legal, tax or financial advice, are not issued or endorsed by any government body, regulator or council, and do not guarantee a licence, rating or any other outcome.
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