Duolingo English Test: question types

Duolingo English Test practice tips

Preparing for the Duolingo English Test: how to practice for ‘fill in the blanks’ and ‘read and complete’ questions

Learn how to complete ‘fill in the blanks’ and ‘read and complete’ questions on the Duolingo English Test. Find tips on formats, scoring and strategy, plus official practice links

September 21 2026

Practice for 'read and select' questions on the Duolingo English Test

Preparing for the Duolingo English Test: how to practice for ‘read and select’ questions

Learn how the ‘read and select’ section works on the Duolingo English Test. Read tips on the ‘real or fake’ word task, timing, subscores and strategy tips

September 21 2026

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Preparing for the Duolingo English Test: interactive reading questions explained

Learn how interactive reading questions work on the Duolingo English Test. We explain all five question formats, plus timing, scoring and strategy tips

September 21 2026

Avoid Duolingo English Test broken rules

How to avoid Duolingo English Test broken rules: 4 common mistakes

Your DET result may be invalidated because of common mistakes, not your English level. Here's how to avoid them

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