Practice Test 21 · British citizenship test
Practice Test 21 of 45
Practice Test 21 of 45 — 24 questions on a long history, what is the uk?, government & law. Official format, 45-minute time limit, pass mark 18/24. Reviewed May 2026.
What this test covers
- A Long History — 19 questions · read the guide
- What is the UK? — 4 questions · read the guide
- Government & Law — 1 question · read the guide
Sample question from this test
At what ages does compulsory education begin across the UK? (Select TWO answers)
- 4 years (Northern Ireland)
- 9 years
- 3 years
- 5 years (England, Scotland, Wales)
Answer
4 years (Northern Ireland) · 5 years (England, Scotland, Wales) — In Northern Ireland compulsory education begins at age 4 (children enter P1 the September after their 4th birthday). In England, Scotland and Wales it begins at age 5.
Memory tip. NI starts at 4; the rest of the UK at 5.
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