Unofficial UK Citizenship Test
The Official UK Citizenship Test would be failed by most UK citizens. This test, however, would be passed by most UK citizens and would probably be failed by non-UK citizens. Try it for yourself and see. Pass mark is 75% (18/24).
- 1.
What is traditionally served with Roast Beef?
- A.
Sage and Onion
- B.
Yorkshire Pudding
- C.
Apple Sauce
- D.
Tarka Dall
Correct Answer
B. Yorkshire PuddingExplanation
Sage and Onion goes with chicken, apple sauce with pork and Tarka Dall is not a British dish.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which of these is not a TV channel?
- A.
BBC2
- B.
ITV3
- C.
Channel 4
- D.
Sky5
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D. Sky5Explanation
Sky5 is not a TV channel because it does not exist. The other options, BBC2, ITV3, and Channel 4, are all well-known TV channels in the UK.Rate this question:
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- 3.
At what age is drinking an alcoholic drink legal in a UK pub?
- A.
16
- B.
18
- C.
21
- D.
24
Correct Answer
B. 18Explanation
In the UK, the legal drinking age for consuming alcoholic drinks in a pub is 18. This means that individuals who are 18 years old or above are legally allowed to purchase and consume alcohol in a pub. It is important to adhere to this age restriction to ensure responsible drinking and to comply with the law.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which of these is a political party?
- A.
The Official Monster Raving Loony Party
- B.
The Infamous Blue Blancmange Party
- C.
The Traditional Civil War Party
- D.
The Democratic Alliance Party
Correct Answer
A. The Official Monster Raving Loony PartyExplanation
The Official Monster Raving Loony Party is a political party because it has a specific name and is referred to as a "party." Additionally, the word "official" suggests that it is a recognized and legitimate political organization. The inclusion of the term "raving" and "loony" may imply that the party has unconventional or eccentric beliefs, but it does not disqualify it from being a political party.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which of these is not a football club?
- A.
Sheffield Wednesday
- B.
Brighton and Hove Albion
- C.
Basildon Bond
- D.
Partick Thistle
Correct Answer
C. Basildon BondExplanation
Basildon Bond is a brand of writing paper.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which of these is not a county?
- A.
Hampshire
- B.
Sussex
- C.
Jersey
- D.
East Lothian
Correct Answer
C. JerseyExplanation
Jersey is one of the Channel Islands. Hampshire and Sussex are English counties, East Lothian is a Scottish county.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which of the following towns is not in Wales?
- A.
Bangor
- B.
Merthyr Tydfil
- C.
Llandudno
- D.
Ballykissangel
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D. BallykissangelExplanation
Ballykissangel is a fictional Irish village from the eponymous TV show.Rate this question:
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- 8.
In which year was the Great Fire of London?
- A.
1333
- B.
1444
- C.
1555
- D.
1666
Correct Answer
D. 1666Explanation
The Great Fire of London occurred in the year 1666. This devastating fire started on September 2nd and lasted for three days, causing significant damage to the city. It started in a bakery on Pudding Lane and quickly spread, destroying thousands of buildings and leaving many people homeless. The fire had a profound impact on the city's architecture and led to the implementation of new building regulations and fire safety measures.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which of the following is an English apple?
- A.
Cox's Orange Pippin
- B.
Dante's Red Inferno
- C.
Granny's Green Delicious
- D.
Fred's Purple Haze
Correct Answer
A. Cox's Orange PippinExplanation
Cox's Orange Pippin is an English apple because it is named after Richard Cox, who was a horticulturist from England. The apple variety was first cultivated in England in the 19th century and has since become one of the most popular and well-known English apple varieties. It is known for its distinctive flavor and is often used in baking and cooking.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which bridge can be found in Edinburgh?
- A.
Waterloo Bridge
- B.
Forth Road Bridge
- C.
Severn Bridge
- D.
Whey Bridge
Correct Answer
B. Forth Road BridgeExplanation
The Forth Road Bridge can be found in Edinburgh. This bridge is a suspension bridge that spans the Firth of Forth, connecting the city of Edinburgh to the town of South Queensferry. It is an iconic landmark in Edinburgh and an important transportation route for both vehicles and pedestrians.Rate this question:
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- 11.
What cry goes out at a cricket match?
- A.
Owzat!
- B.
Hulloo!
- C.
Yo Ho Ho!
- D.
Chirpy Chirpy Cheap Cheap!
Correct Answer
A. Owzat!Explanation
Owzat! is short for "how's that?" and is used to ask the umpire if the batsman is out or not.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Complete the following phrase:"Your country needs..."
- A.
Saving
- B.
Tax
- C.
Help
- D.
You
Correct Answer
D. YouExplanation
The phrase was used on a World War One recruiting poster, alongside an image of Lord Kitchener pointing towards the reader.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Which name links an ex-Prime Minister with a nodding dog?
- A.
Thatcher
- B.
Churchill
- C.
Peel
- D.
Blair
Correct Answer
B. ChurchillExplanation
Churchill was a Prime Minister and is also the name of an insurance company, fronted in its commercials by a 'nodding dog' car toy.Rate this question:
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- 14.
What is the answer to life, the universe and everything?
- A.
A circle
- B.
History
- C.
QED
- D.
42
Correct Answer
D. 42Explanation
As revealed in 'The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy' (radio play, books and film)Rate this question:
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- 15.
What might you say if you were asked to do twice the work for half the money?
- A.
You're having a giraffe
- B.
You're giving birth to a lion
- C.
You're copulating with a tortoise
- D.
You're taking the temperature
Correct Answer
A. You're having a giraffeExplanation
"Girraffe" is used to replace "laugh" with which it rhymes.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Who is the patron saint of England?
- A.
St. Albans
- B.
St. Michael
- C.
St. George
- D.
St. Pancras
Correct Answer
C. St. GeorgeExplanation
St. Alban's is a town, St. Michael was the brand name of Marks and Spencer clothing and St. Pancras is an area of London around a railway station of the same name.Rate this question:
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- 17.
How might one colloquially refer to a native of Scotland?
- A.
Paddy
- B.
Scouse
- C.
Jock
- D.
Taffy
Correct Answer
C. JockExplanation
Paddy is used for the Irish, Scouse for Liverpudlians and Taffy for the Welsh.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Which is the odd one out?
- A.
Nuts
- B.
Plums
- C.
Balls
- D.
Bristols
Correct Answer
D. BristolsExplanation
The first 3 are slang names for part of the male genitalia whilst the fourth is slang for women's breasts (Cockney rhyming slang: Bristol Cities).Rate this question:
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- 19.
Which of these owns several jumbos?
- A.
British Rail
- B.
British Gas
- C.
British Airways
- D.
British Heart Federation
Correct Answer
C. British AirwaysExplanation
Jumbo Jets refers to Boeing 747 airplanes.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Which of these does not describe 'Rugby'?
- A.
A town in Warwickshire
- B.
National sport of Wales
- C.
A game played by men with odd shaped balls
- D.
Cockney Rhyming slang for 'swimming'
Correct Answer
D. Cockney Rhyming slang for 'swimming'Explanation
The given answer, "Cockney Rhyming slang for 'swimming'", does not describe 'Rugby'. Cockney Rhyming slang is a form of slang that originated in the East End of London, and it involves replacing a common word with a phrase that rhymes with it. However, 'Rugby' is not a term used in Cockney Rhyming slang to refer to swimming. Instead, it is a sport that originated in England and is played with an oval-shaped ball.Rate this question:
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- 21.
Which of these would you not find in a traditional English breakfast?
- A.
Sausage
- B.
Bacon
- C.
Eggs
- D.
Deep fried Mars bar
Correct Answer
D. Deep fried Mars barExplanation
Deep fried Mars bars are a delicacy from Scotland.Rate this question:
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- 22.
What is traditionally considered to be at the opposite end of the UK from Land's End?
- A.
John O'Groats
- B.
Tom O'Connor
- C.
The English Channel
- D.
A rainbow
Correct Answer
A. John O'GroatsExplanation
John O'Groats is traditionally considered to be at the opposite end of the UK from Land's End. Land's End is located in Cornwall, England, at the southwestern tip of the country, while John O'Groats is located in Caithness, Scotland, at the northeastern tip. These two locations are often used as markers to represent the farthest points in the UK from each other, making John O'Groats the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 23.
Which of these is a traditional British dish?
- A.
Chicken Tikka Massala
- B.
Pepperoni Pizza
- C.
Bubble and Squeak
- D.
Fish and Sheep
Correct Answer
C. Bubble and SqueakExplanation
Bubble and Squeak is re-fried potato and cabbage, mixed together.Rate this question:
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- 24.
What is the next line from this commentary:"Some people are on the pitch; they think it's all over."
- A.
They're wrong
- B.
They're right
- C.
It's not
- D.
It is now
Correct Answer
D. It is nowExplanation
It's commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme (for the BBC) from the English football team winning the World Cup in 1966.Rate this question:
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