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Practice questionLife in the UK Test
Which Scottish poet wrote 'Auld Lang Syne', which is sung at New Year?
Correct answer
Robert Burns
Why
Robert Burns (1759-96), known in Scotland as 'The Bard', wrote in the Scots language, English and a mixture of both. 'Auld Lang Syne' is sung by people in the UK and other countries when they celebrate the New Year.
Answer choices
- ASir Walter Scott
- BRobert Burns
- CJohn Barbour
- DRobert Louis Stevenson