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Difficulty: HardThe Pledge of Loyalty

The Pledge of Loyalty contains specific promises regarding a citizen's relationship with the United Kingdom. Which of the following combinations of actions and objects correctly represents the final sentence of this official pledge?

  1. Observe its laws faithfully and strive to fulfil my duties and obligationsAnswer
  2. B
    Uphold its laws faithfully and strive to maintain my duties and responsibilities
  3. C
    Obey its laws faithfully and strive to perform my duties and functions
  4. D
    Respect its laws faithfully and strive to satisfy my duties and requirements

Answer

The correct answer specifies that a new citizen promises to 'observe its laws faithfully and strive to fulfil my duties and obligations'.
The official wording of the Pledge of Loyalty concludes with: 'I will observe its laws faithfully and strive to fulfil my duties and obligations as a British citizen.' This specific phrasing ensures a commitment to the legal framework and the responsibilities of citizenship using precise terminology.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the target section of the Pledge of Loyalty.
The final sentence of the pledge is required.
The question specifically asks for the phrasing used at the end of the commitment.
2
Distinguish between the various verbs used for different concepts in the text.
The pledge uses 'give loyalty', 'respect rights and freedoms', 'uphold democratic values', and 'observe laws'.
Precision in the official wording is a key requirement for the citizenship test.
3
Match the objects 'duties and obligations' with the correct verb.
The correct verb is 'strive to fulfil'.
This matches the official handbook text for the final part of the pledge.

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Official Wording of the Pledge of Loyalty
Estimated Time:1m 30s
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The Pledge of Loyalty

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