Study for the Test

Before your naturalization interview, study for the English and civics test by using our free resources to help you prepare.

English Test Overview

For the English portion of the naturalization test you must demonstrate an understanding of the English language, including the ability to read, write, and speak basic English.

• Your ability to speak and understand English will be determined by a USCIS officer during your eligibility interview on Form N-400, Application for Naturalization.
• For the reading test, you must read out loud one out of three sentences correctly to demonstrate an ability to read in English.
• For the writing test, you must write one out of three sentences correctly to demonstrate an ability to write in English.

Civics Test (2008 Version)
The civics portion of the naturalization test is an oral test. The USCIS officer will ask you up to 10 questions from the list of 100 civics test questions. You must answer 6 questions correctly to pass the civics test.

65/20 Special Consideration

If you are 65 years old or older and have been living in the United States as a lawful permanent resident of the United States for 20 or more years, you may study just the 20 questions that have been marked with an asterisk (*). You may also take the naturalization test in the language of your choice. For more information, see exceptions and accommodations or the USCIS Policy Manual Citizenship and Naturalization Guidance.

Note: On the naturalization test, some answers may change because of elections or appointments. You must answer the question with the name of the official serving at the time of your naturalization interview. For the answers to these specific questions, please visit the Civics Test Updates page.

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A More Perfect Union: The USCIS Civics Test Guide to the Monuments and Memorials on the National Mall is a series of interactive resources that allows applicants to learn about the individuals and events represented by the monuments and memorials on the National Mall while studying for the naturalization civics test. Each guide includes a narrative related to the subject and history of each monument or memorial, identifies the content that is specifically on the naturalization civics test, and includes the corresponding questions from the 100 Civics Test Questions Study Guide. There are 13 monuments and memorials included in the series.

Official list of civics questions and answers for the naturalization test. This text-only version can be used with screen enlargers, screen readers, refreshable Braille displays, and most other accessibility products.