DET 5 High-Difficulty Question Answers: 'Read and Select' (2024.10.15)

This blog post provides high-scoring tips and sample answers for the DET "Read and Select" section. Learn strategies to quickly identify correct words, enhance your vocabulary, and improve your performance on the Duolingo English Test.

This type of question requires candidates to decide whether the given word is correct or incorrect within five seconds.

DET High-Scoring Tips for 'Read and Select'

l Make a Selection: Please ensure you select either "Yes" or "No." Any unanswered questions will be marked as incorrect. We advise candidates to make their choices quickly to keep up with the pace of the exam.

l Frequency of Questions: The number of real words that may appear in this section is uncertain, so don't worry if there seem to be too many or too few real words when answering. Each exam may feature a different number of question types, and there is no standard number.

l Careful Reading: Pay close attention to the questions, as some words may look genuine but have subtle differences that distinguish them from real words.

l Vocabulary Preparation: This question type assesses your vocabulary knowledge. Candidates should engage in extensive vocabulary practice before the exam to approach the questions with confidence and composure.

Candidates can explore the DetPractice website to get accustomed to the format and types of exam questions while practicing and taking mock tests. The site offers a range of features designed to help candidates improve their English skills and prepare effectively for the exam.

High-Difficulty Question Answers on Duolingo English Test

"Read and Select" is an objective question type in the Duolingo English Test, unlike subjective questions that often come with advanced vocabulary and templates. Below, you'll find the answers to five related questions. For more practice, you can also click on the video below.

Sample Question 1:

Correct Answer: No

Sample Question 2:

Correct Answer: No

Sample Question 3:

Correct Answer: No

Sample Question 4:

Correct Answer: No

Sample Question 5:

Correct Answer: No

Further Reading:

l DET Prep Course: Speaking Sample Questions

(An article about a comprehensive course and exercises on Speaking Samples.)

l 10 Advanced Vocabulary for “Writing Sample” in the Duolingo English Test - Personal Experience

(An article about advanced vocabulary for Writing Samples.)

l DET 5 High-Scoring Sample Answers: 'Writing Sample' (2024.09.28)

(An article about High-Scoring Sample Answers for Writing Samples.)