Duolingo English Test

Free DET Question Bank

Every question type on the real DET, sorted into its own series. Pick a type to see practice sets by level. No grading, no timer, solve it yourself, then check the answer or model response on each question.

Reading & Vocabulary

Read and Select
Decide one word at a time whether it is a real English word or a made up one.
Fill in the Blank
Read a sentence with one incomplete word and type the rest of it. The first couple of letters are given.
Read & Complete
Complete each word in a short passage from just its first few letters.
Complete the Sentence
Pick the word that fits the context to complete each sentence.
Interactive Reading
Read one passage and answer six linked questions: fill the blanks, complete the passage, highlight the answer, find the main idea and choose a title.

Listening

Listen and Type
Listen to a short sentence and type exactly what you hear.
Interactive Listening
Listen to a scenario, fill in key facts, continue a real conversation, then summarize it.

Writing

Write About the Photo
Describe a photo in writing, with a model answer included.
Interactive Writing
Write about a topic for 5 minutes, then answer a follow-up question for 3 minutes.

Speaking

Speak About the Photo
Describe a photo out loud, with a model response included.
Read, Then Speak
Read a topic prompt and four guiding points, then speak about it for 90 seconds, with a model response included.
Interactive Speaking
Hold a multi-turn conversation with a character.
Speaking Sample
Speak freely on a given topic, with a model response included.