Reading and Writing Test Sample Sentences

Practice with paired reading questions and writing answers to prepare for your citizenship interview.

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Reading Questions & Writing Responses

Click on the speaker icon to hear each question or answer. Practice reading the questions and writing the corresponding answers. Check off pairs as you master them.

1
Reading:
Who can vote?
Writing:
Citizens can vote.
2
Reading:
When is Thanksgiving?
Writing:
Thanksgiving is in November.
3
Reading:
What state has the most people?
Writing:
California has the most people.
4
Reading:
Where is the White House?
Writing:
The White House is in Washington DC.
5
Reading:
How many Senators does Congress have?
Writing:
Congress has 100 Senators.
6
Reading:
Who was the second President?
Writing:
Adams was the second President.
7
Reading:
When is Labor Day?
Writing:
Labor Day is in September.
8
Reading:
What was the first capital?
Writing:
New York City was the first capital.
9
Reading:
Who was Abraham Lincoln?
Writing:
Lincoln was the President during the Civil War.
10
Reading:
What are the colors of the American flag?
Writing:
The American flag is red, white, and blue.
11
Reading:
How many Senators do we have?
Writing:
We have 100 Senators.
12
Reading:
What do people want when they come to America?
Writing:
People want freedom of speech.
13
Reading:
When is Independence Day?
Writing:
Independence Day is in July.
14
Reading:
Who lives in the White House?
Writing:
The President lives in the White House.
15
Reading:
What is the capital of the United States?
Writing:
The capital of the United States is Washington DC.
16
Reading:
Where do Senators meet?
Writing:
Senators meet in Congress.
17
Reading:
Who is George Washington?
Writing:
Washington is the first President.
18
Reading:
How many states does the U.S. have?
Writing:
The United States has 50 states.
19
Reading:
When is Flag Day?
Writing:
Flag Day is in June.
20
Reading:
What country is to the north of the U.S.?
Writing:
Canada is to the north of the United States.
21
Reading:
Who elects Congress?
Writing:
The people elect Congress.
22
Reading:
What is one right citizens have?
Writing:
Citizens can vote.
23
Reading:
When is President's Day?
Writing:
President's Day is in February.
24
Reading:
What city was the first capital of the United States?
Writing:
New York City was the first capital of the U.S.
25
Reading:
Who is the father of our country?
Writing:
President Washington is the father of our country.
26
Reading:
What is the largest state?
Writing:
Alaska is the largest state.
27
Reading:
Who lived here first?
Writing:
American Indians lived here first.
28
Reading:
What is one right in the Bill of Rights?
Writing:
Freedom of speech is one right.
29
Reading:
Why do people come to America?
Writing:
People come to the United States to be free.
30
Reading:
Who is on the dollar bill?
Writing:
President Washington is on the dollar bill.
31
Reading:
When is Memorial Day?
Writing:
Memorial Day is in May.
32
Reading:
What country is to the south of the U.S.?
Writing:
Mexico is to the south of the U.S.
33
Reading:
Where does the President live?
Writing:
The President lives in Washington, D.C.
34
Reading:
What was the first state?
Writing:
Delaware was the first state.
35
Reading:
Who has the right to vote?
Writing:
Citizens have the right to vote.
36
Reading:
What is the name of the first President?
Writing:
Washington was the first President.
37
Reading:
What do we have to pay the government?
Writing:
We have to pay taxes.
38
Reading:
When do we vote for the President?
Writing:
We vote for the President in November.
39
Reading:
What is the largest city in America?
Writing:
New York City is the largest city.
40
Reading:
Who elects Congress?
Writing:
Citizens elect Congress.

Tips for the Reading & Writing Test

  • Practice reading the questions aloud to improve pronunciation.
  • For the writing portion, focus on spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.
  • During the actual test, you must read one out of three sentences correctly to pass the reading test.
  • You must write one out of three sentences correctly to pass the writing test.
  • The officer will read each sentence only once during the writing test.