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Pass your U.S. citizenship test with Grandpa

All 128 civics questions with official answers and audio, the interview with the officer, and reading and writing, explained in plain words so you can practice the way you'll be asked.

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  • 1282025 questions with audio
  • 1002008 questions
  • 120reading & dictation sentences
  • 56states and territories
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How the citizenship test works

Civics20 questions, pass with 12The officer asks out loud from a list of 128, and you answer out loud. It stops at 12 right or 9 wrong. (2008 test: 10 questions, pass with 6.)
ReadingRead 1 of 3 sentencesOut loud, in English. Nobody fails for an accent.
WritingWrite 1 of 3 sentencesThe officer dictates them in English.
N-400The interviewThe officer reviews your application with you: your details, trips and the yes-or-no questions.

The USCIS figure: most people pass

According to USCIS, of applicants who took the English and civics tests since October 1, 2023, 89.7% passed on the first try and 94.4% including the re-exam. (USCIS counts exempt applicants and approved N-648s as passing.)

Source: USCIS · Naturalization Statistics ↗ (updated Jan 24, 2025; figures predate the 2025 test).

Everything to study, free on the web

The 128 questions (2025)Each with every accepted answer, audio and a plain explanation.Practice test20 questions like the interview, with your score.Which test do I take?2008 or 2025: it depends on your N-400 date.The interviewWhat the officer says and how to answer.Reading and writingOfficial vocabulary and 60 sentences.Your senators and governorThe answers that depend on your state.Age exemptions (50/20, 55/15, 65/20)Who skips the English test.The 100 questions (2008)If you filed before Oct 20, 2025.Process guideRequirements, fees, good moral character, oath.

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From the blog

10 citizenship interview tips (so nerves don't win)Arrive early, bring your documents, ask the officer to repeat when you don't understand and always tell the truth. Ten simple tips for your naturalization interview.The 2025 citizenship test: how it works and how many questions you needThe 2025 civics test has 128 questions; the officer asks up to 20 out loud and you pass with 12. It stops at 12 right or 9 wrong. What changed and how to prepare.How long does citizenship take? The N-400 steps and where to see real timesProcessing time depends on your USCIS office and changes month to month. Here are the N-400 steps in order, what happens at each one and the official page to check your office.How much does U.S. citizenship cost in 2026? The N-400 feeThe N-400 costs $710 online or $760 on paper, with a $380 reduced fee and a fee waiver (Form I-912). What it covers, how to pay and the proposed increase.

Frequently asked questions

Are you USCIS or the government?

No. We're an educational course. We use USCIS's official lists (the 128 from 2025, the 100 from 2008 and the reading and writing vocabulary) and cite the source on every page, but we're not the government and don't give legal advice.

How many questions will I get, and how many do I need?

N-400 filed on or after October 20, 2025: up to 20 of the 128, pass with 12. Filed before: up to 10 of the 100, pass with 6. You also read 1 of 3 sentences and write 1 of 3.

Can I take the test in Spanish?

Only if you qualify by age: 50/20, 55/15 or 65/20 (years as a resident when you filed). Then you skip the English test and take civics in your language with an interpreter you bring.

What happens if I fail?

You get a second appointment 60 to 90 days later, only for the part you failed. Fail it again and the N-400 is denied.

How much does the app cost?

You can start practicing without an account. If a plan ever costs money, we'll tell you clearly first.

We are not USCIS or any government agency. This is an educational course built on the official USCIS lists; it is not legal advice. For your case, talk to an immigration attorney or a Department of Justice (DOJ) accredited representative.