Duolingo English Test Sample Test 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In the Duolingo English Test, the 'Read and Select' task asks you to identify which of the displayed words are:
- Real English words (Correct answer)
- Misspelled words
- Synonyms of a prompt
- Nouns only
Correct answer: Real English words
You must click only the words that are genuine English words, ignoring invented non-words.
Question 2: Approximately how long does the full Duolingo English Test take to complete?
- About 1 hour (Correct answer)
- About 3 hours
- About 15 minutes
- About 30 minutes
Correct answer: About 1 hour
The test runs roughly one hour, including the graded section and a video interview.
Question 3: What is the highest overall score you can earn on the Duolingo English Test?
- 160 (Correct answer)
- 120
- 100
- 200
Correct answer: 160
Scores range from 10 to 160 on the Duolingo English Test scale.
Question 4: The Duolingo English Test is best described as:
- A computer-adaptive test (Correct answer)
- A fixed-form paper test
- An oral-only exam
- A group interview
Correct answer: A computer-adaptive test
Item difficulty adapts in real time based on your previous answers.
Question 5: In the 'Read Aloud' task, you are asked to:
- Speak a sentence shown on screen (Correct answer)
- Summarize a passage
- Translate a sentence
- Type what you hear
Correct answer: Speak a sentence shown on screen
You read a displayed sentence aloud while the microphone records your speech.
Question 6: Which equipment is required to take the Duolingo English Test at home?
- Webcam, microphone, and stable internet (Correct answer)
- A printer and scanner
- A second monitor
- A landline phone
Correct answer: Webcam, microphone, and stable internet
A working camera, mic, and reliable connection are mandatory for proctoring.
Question 7: During the test, looking away from the screen repeatedly may result in:
- Your test being flagged or invalidated (Correct answer)
- Extra time being added
- An automatic score boost
- A pause in the timer
Correct answer: Your test being flagged or invalidated
AI proctoring flags suspicious behavior, which can void your results.
In the Duolingo English Test, the 'Read and Select' task asks you to identify which of the displayed words are: