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Life in the UK Test Study Guide
A practical study guide for the Life in the UK test: official format, handbook themes, timed practice and official checks.
1.Know the official format
The Life in the UK test consists of 24 questions, has a 45-minute limit and requires a 75% pass mark. Confirm the current GOV.UK guidance before booking. CitizReady's UK practice bank contains 150 questions, including 20 free questions.
2.Study the handbook themes
Organise study around values and the law, government and democracy, British history, geography, and symbols and culture. Use short sessions and active recall rather than reading the handbook passively.
3.Take timed practice
Complete a 24-question timed mock exam, then review every wrong or uncertain answer. If one theme keeps causing mistakes, return to it before taking another full mock.
4.Verify the official rules
Use GOV.UK for booking, accepted documents, test-day rules and current requirements. CitizReady is independent and does not guarantee an official result.
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