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

Select the Real Word
Pick out every real English word from a mixed list of 18 real and made-up words.
Fill in the Blank
Choose the word that best completes each sentence from four options.
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 a passage and answer a mix of multiple-choice, true/false, and highlight questions.

Listening

Listen & Type
Listen to a short sentence and type exactly what you hear.
Interactive Listening
Listen to a short conversation and choose the most natural next line.
Listening Cloze
Listen to a talk, fill in the blanks, and answer comprehension questions.

Writing

Write About the Photo
Describe a photo in writing — model answer included.
Interactive Writing
Write about a reading passage, then answer a follow-up prompt — a two-part writing task.
Writing Sample
Write a free-form essay on a given topic — model answer included.

Speaking

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