Citizenship Interview Vocabulary

The naturalization interview is not only the civics test. The officer also uses the words on Form N-400 and asks you to confirm names, addresses, marital status, and other details. These two self-tests practice that vocabulary.

Both activities are adapted from USCIS's Vocabulary for the Naturalization Interview self-tests. They are practice, not an official test. Choose one answer per item, then check your score; every attempt can be reset.

Vocabulary for the Naturalization Interview: Self-Test 1

Select the correct answer. Choose one answer for each item, then check your answers.

  1. 1.The employee's name is Mr. John David Fenton.What is his first name?

  2. 2.The employee's name is Mr. John David Fenton.What is his family name?

  3. 3.The employee's name is Mr. John David Fenton.What is his middle name?

  4. 4.Bill was born in Australia and now lives in Chicago, Illinois. His address is 220 Cedar Street, Apt. B1, Chicago, Illinois 60603.What is Bill's country of birth?

  5. 5.Bill was born in Australia and now lives in Chicago, Illinois. His address is 220 Cedar Street, Apt. B1, Chicago, Illinois 60603.Where does Bill currently live?

  6. 6.Bill was born in Australia and now lives in Chicago, Illinois. His address is 220 Cedar Street, Apt. B1, Chicago, Illinois 60603.What is Bill's apartment number?

  7. 7.Bill was born in Australia and now lives in Chicago, Illinois. His address is 220 Cedar Street, Apt. B1, Chicago, Illinois 60603.What is Bill's zip code?

  8. 8.Tom works as a doctor at Mount Carmel Hospital. He has worked there for two years.What is the name of Tom's employer?

  9. 9.Tom works as a doctor at Mount Carmel Hospital. He has worked there for two years.What is Tom's occupation?

  10. 10.Diana has one son and one daughter. Her spouse died last year.How many children does Diana have?

  11. 11.Diana has one son and one daughter. Her spouse died last year.What is Diana's marital status?

  12. 12.Mary currently lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Prior to that, she lived for three years in Miami, Florida.Where does Mary live now?

  13. 13.Mary currently lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Prior to that, she lived for three years in Miami, Florida.Where did Mary live before Philadelphia?

  14. 14.Susan takes two trips each year. She visits her parents in Paris, France, for three weeks every summer. She also visits her brother in Mexico City, Mexico, for one week each December.How much time does Susan spend outside the United States during these two trips each year?

  15. 15.Susan takes two trips each year. She visits her parents in Paris, France, for three weeks every summer. She also visits her brother in Mexico City, Mexico, for one week each December.How many trips outside the United States does Susan take each year?

  16. 16.Susan takes two trips each year. She visits her parents in Paris, France, for three weeks every summer. She also visits her brother in Mexico City, Mexico, for one week each December.Which two countries does Susan travel to each year?

  17. 17.Lisa is 5 feet and 7 inches tall. She is 27 years old. She has blonde hair and green eyes.What is Lisa's age?

  18. 18.Lisa is 5 feet and 7 inches tall. She is 27 years old. She has blonde hair and green eyes.What is Lisa's height?

Vocabulary for the Naturalization Interview: Self-Test 2

Select the similar sentence. Choose one answer for each item, then check your answers.

  1. 1.Michael is habitually late for work at the bank.

  2. 2.Can you verify this information?

  3. 3.What is your marital status?

  4. 4.I swear to tell the truth.

  5. 5.John registered for an English class at the community college.

  6. 6.Did your spouse go with you outside the United States last summer?

  7. 7.What is your current home address?

  8. 8.What is your date of birth?

  9. 9.Mary advocated to change the working conditions at her job.

  10. 10.Jim failed to send in his taxes on time.

  11. 11.Is that a federal government building?

  12. 12.Jennifer was exempt from the final exam.

  13. 13.Gary has prior experience teaching history.

  14. 14.The decision on your loan application is pending.

  15. 15.Have you ever visited New York?

  16. 16.Scott is a member of the parent teacher association.

  17. 17.I am a resident of Texas.

  18. 18.John requested information about the citizenship test.

  19. 19.Barbara's disability made walking difficult for her.

  20. 20.Do you have any dependents?

Words in Self-Test 2

Plain-language meanings for the words the synonym items test. Use the speaker icon to hear a word.

habitually
Often, or as a usual habit.
verify
To prove or confirm that something is true.
marital status
Whether you are married, single, divorced, or widowed.
swear
To promise seriously, often with an oath.
registered
Signed up officially, for example for a class, a benefit, or a program.
spouse
A husband or wife.
current home address
The place where you live now.
date of birth
The day, month, and year you were born.
advocated
Supported or argued for a change.
failed to
Did not do something that was required.
federal
Relating to the national government of the United States.
exempt
Not required to do something that others must do.
prior
Earlier, or before now.
pending
Not decided yet; waiting for a decision.
Have you ever
At any time in your life.
member
A person who belongs to a group or organization.
resident
A person who lives in a place.
requested
Asked for something.
disability
A condition that limits what a person can do.
dependents
People who rely on you for financial support, such as children.

Where these words come from

USCIS publishes both activities as Self-Test 1 and Self-Test 2. The questions on this page are adapted from those activities, retrieved November 10, 2026. The official recordings are not copied; use the speaker icon beside a word to hear it spoken by your browser.

For the reading and writing vocabulary, see the reading and writing pages. For the civics questions, start with the 2025 question list.