Sample Sentences for Written English Testing

To be eligible for naturalization, you must be able to read, write, and speak basic English. The sentences on this page are examples of the types of sentences an USCIS officer may ask you to read aloud or write during your interview. They are not an exhaustive list. The USCIS officer who interviews you may ask you to read or write other sentences.

CIVICS/HISTORY	EVERYDAY LIFE
A Senator is elected for 6 years.	There are three branches of Government.
________ is the Vice President of the United States.	He came to live with his brother.
All people want to be free.	He has a very big dog.
America is the land of freedom.	He knows how to ride a bike.
All United States citizens have the right to vote.	He wanted to find a job.
America is the home of the brave.	He wanted to talk to his boss.
America is the land of the free.	He went to the post office.
_________ is the President of the United States.	His wife is at work right now.
Citizens have the right to vote.	His wife worked in the house.
Congress is part of the American government.	I am too busy to talk today.
Congress meets in Washington, DC	I bought a blue car today.
Congress passes laws in the United States.	I came to _______ (city) today for my interview.
George Washington was the first president.	I count the cars as they pass by the office.
I want to be a citizen of the United States.	I drive a blue car to work.
I want to be an American citizen.	I go to work everyday.
I want to become an American so I can vote.	I have three children.
It is important for all citizens to vote.	I know how to speak English.
Many people come to America for freedom.	I live in the State of ____________.
Many people have died for freedom.	I want to be a United States citizen.
Martha Washington was the first first lady.	It is a good job to start with.
Only Congress can declare war.	My car does not work.
Our Government is divided into three branches.	She can speak English very well.
People in America have the right to freedom.	She cooks for her friends.
People vote for the President in November.	She is my daughter, and he is my son.
The American flag has stars and stripes.	She needs to buy some new clothes.
The American flag has 13 stripes.	She wanted to live near her brother.
The capital of the United States is Washington, DC. The colors of the flag are red, white, and blue.	She was happy with her house.
The Constitution is the supreme law of our land.	The boy threw a ball.
The flag of the United States has 50 stars.	The children bought a newspaper.
The House and Senate are parts of Congress.	The children play at school.
The people have a voice in Government.	The children wanted a television.
The people in the class took a citizenship test.	The man wanted to get a job.
The President enforces the laws.	The teacher was proud of her class.
The President has the power of veto.	Baccalaureate or Licenciatura Degree; or state provincial license
The President is elected every 4 years.	State/provincial license; or Licenciatura degree
The President lives in the White House.	The white house has a big tree.
The President lives in Washington, D.C.	State/provincial license; or Licenciatura degree
The President must be an American citizen.	They are a very happy family.
The President must be born in the United States.	They are very happy with their car.
The President signs bills into law.	They buy many things at the store.
The stars of the American flag are white.	They came to live in the United States.
The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France.	They go to the grocery store.
The stripes of the American flag are red and white.	They have horses on their farm.
The White House is in Washington, D.C.	They live together in a big house.
The United States flag is red, white, and blue.	They work well together.
The United States of America has 50 states.	Today I am going to the store.
There are 50 states in the Union.	Today is a sunny day.
We are very smart to learn this.	Warm clothing was on sale in the store.
We have a very clean house.	You cook very well.
You drink too much coffee.	You work very hard.

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