Filling in Forms
25 free practice questions with explanations
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Filling in Forms: example questions & answers
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What does 'SURNAME' or 'FAMILY NAME' mean on a form?
- AYour first name
- BYour last name✓
- CYour middle name
- DYour nickname
Answer: SURNAME (also called FAMILY NAME or LAST NAME) is your family name. For example, if you are John Smith, Smith is your surname.
What does 'FORENAME' or 'FIRST NAME' mean on a form?
- AYour family name
- BYour last name
- CYour first name given at birth✓
- DYour work name
Answer: FORENAME (also called FIRST NAME or GIVEN NAME) is your first name. For example, if you are John Smith, John is your first name.
What does 'DATE OF BIRTH' mean on a form?
- AThe day you got married
- BThe day you had a baby
- CYour birthday - when you were born✓
- DThe day you started work
Answer: DATE OF BIRTH is the day you were born. Write it as DD/MM/YYYY (for example: 15/06/1980 for 15th June 1980).
What should you write in the 'ADDRESS' box on a form?
- AYour phone number
- BYour email
- CWhere you live✓
- DYour job
Answer: ADDRESS is where you live. Write your street name and number, town, and postcode.
What does 'POSTCODE' or 'ZIP CODE' mean?
- AThe name of your street
- BYour phone number
- CA number and letter code for your address✓
- DThe name of your town
Answer: POSTCODE (British English) or ZIP CODE (American English) is a number and letter code for your address. In the UK, it looks like 'SW1A 1AA'.
What does 'PHONE NUMBER' or 'TELEPHONE' mean on a form?
- AYour address
- BYour email
- CThe number people can call you on✓
- DYour ID number
Answer: PHONE NUMBER (or TELEPHONE) is the number people can call you on. Include the area code (for example, +44 for UK).
What is an 'EMAIL ADDRESS'?
- AYour home address
- BA code to receive post
- CYour internet contact name (example@example.com)✓
- DYour phone number
Answer: EMAIL ADDRESS is your internet contact. It looks like: yourname@provider.com. People can send you messages electronically.
What does 'NATIONAL INSURANCE NUMBER' mean (in the UK)?
- AYour address
- BA unique number the government gives you✓
- CYour car insurance
- DYour bank account number
Answer: NATIONAL INSURANCE NUMBER is a unique code given by the British government. It is used for tax and benefits. It looks like AB 12 34 56 C.
What does 'MALE/FEMALE' or 'GENDER' mean on a form?
- AYour age
- BYour nationality
- CWhether you are a man or woman✓
- DYour marital status
Answer: GENDER (or MALE/FEMALE) asks whether you are a man (male) or woman (female). You tick or write one answer.
What does 'MARITAL STATUS' mean on a form?
- AHow old you are
- BWhere you work
- CWhether you are married, single, divorced, or widowed✓
- DHow many children you have
Answer: MARITAL STATUS asks if you are: Single (not married), Married, Divorced, or Widowed. Choose the one that is true for you.
What does 'NATIONALITY' mean on a form?
- AWhat language you speak
- BWhat country you are from✓
- CYour skin colour
- DYour religion
Answer: NATIONALITY is what country you are from. For example: British, Polish, Indian, Nigerian, etc.
What does 'OCCUPATION' or 'JOB' mean on a form?
- AWhere you live
- BWhere you work
- CWhat your job is / what work you do✓
- DHow much money you earn
Answer: OCCUPATION (or JOB) is your work. For example: Teacher, Nurse, Builder, Shop Assistant, etc.