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Reading and writing sentences use the official USCIS vocabulary; they are practice material, not the exact test sentences.
The civics test
USCIS gives two versions of the civics test. We keep their question banks separate, so you only study the one you will take.
Who takes it: Form N-400 filed on or after October 20, 2025
The test ends after 12 correct or 9 incorrect answers.
See the 128 questionsWho takes it: Form N-400 filed before October 20, 2025
The test ends after 6 correct or 5 incorrect answers.
See the 100 questionsThe real test
The naturalization test has three parts. Here’s how it works.
A USCIS officer reviews your Form N‑400 and asks about your background. Your spoken English is judged during this conversation.
You read one sentence out loud and write one sentence. You have up to three tries for each.
The officer asks questions from the official list for your test version. You answer out loud; there are no answer choices.
For older learners
If you are 65 or older and have been a permanent resident for 20 years or more, you may study just 20 special civics questions. You are also exempt from the English test.
Choose the starred questions for your test version based on when you filed Form N-400:
Filed on or after October 20, 2025:
2025 test: starred 65/20 questionsFiled before October 20, 2025:
2008 test: starred 65/20 questionsFind quick answers to common questions about the citizenship test, study plans, and using CitizenPracticeTest.com.
The naturalization test has two parts: an English test (reading, writing and speaking) and a civics test about U.S. government and history. A USCIS officer gives both at your naturalization interview. Your speaking is judged during the interview itself, while you answer questions about your Form N-400.
It depends on when you filed Form N-400. If you filed before October 20, 2025, you take the 2008 test. If you filed on or after October 20, 2025, you take the 2025 test. Your receipt notice shows the date. Compare the 2025 questions and 2008 questions.
On the 2025 civics test the officer asks up to 20 questions from a bank of 128 and you need 12 correct; the officer stops once you reach 12 correct or 9 incorrect. On the 2008 test the officer asks up to 10 questions from a bank of 100 and you need 6 correct. For the English test you must read one of three sentences and write one of three sentences correctly.
Every civics question and answer is published in advance, so the test rewards steady study rather than luck. The harder parts for many people are answering out loud without answer choices and keeping answers about current officials up to date. Practicing aloud with the practice tests helps with both.
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Yes. Every page is available in English and Spanish, so you can read explanations in Spanish while you practice the official English questions and answers. Unless you qualify for an exemption, you take the test in English.
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