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To become a naturalized U.S. citizen, you must pass the naturalization test. Are you going to take the naturalization test and don't you know what to expect? This video is designed to throw light on the details of the test. The naturalization test has two components: English Test and Civics Test. During your naturalization interview, you will be asked questions about your application and background. You must keep in mind that you are under oath and you have to tell only the truth. You will also take an English and civics test unless you qualify for an exemption or waiver. The English Test has three parts: Oral Test, Reading Test and Writing test. You will have to prove your ability to speak during your eligibility interview on form N-400, Application for Naturalization. Your reading skills will be checked as well. You will have to read aloud one of three sentences correctly to demonstrate your ability to read in English. After that you will have to write one out of three sentences correctly to demonstrate your ability to write in English. The second part of the naturalization test is Civics Test. The civics test contains questions about U.S. history and government. Generally, during the naturalization interview, applicants are asked up to 10 questions from the list of 100 questions in English. It's important to know that the applicant should answer correctly 6 of the 10 questions to pass the civics test in English. There are some exceptions from the naturalization test requirements. An applicant may qualify for an exception from English language requirement but still be required to meet the civics in specific cases. An applicant may not take the English test, when they receive special consideration in the civics test if, at the time of filling the application, the applicant is 65 years of age or older and has lived in the U.S. for at least 20 years. An applicant who cannot meet the English and civics requirements because of a medical disability may be exempt from one of the requirements. Applicants for U.S. Citizenship who seek an exception to the English and Civics Test can use Form N-648, Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions which is designed for such situations. In the case when an applicant fails any portion of test during the initial examination, USCIS will reschedule the application for a second examination between 60 and 90 days after the initial examination. In the case when an applicant fails any portion of the naturalization test a second time, the officer will deny the application. If you complete the Eligibility Worksheet and have questions about your eligibility, you should seek advice by consulting an attorney.