test
Try for free
DET Practice:The best Duolingo English Test Practice platform

Read and Select
 Sample Questions & Answers

Review a robust collection of Read and Select vocabulary samples. Learn to quickly distinguish between authentic English terminology and cleverly disguised pseudowords designed to trick test-takers.

Testing Tips

  • Look at the word quickly. Do not spend too much time on one word.
  • Say the word in your head. If it sounds wrong, it might be fake.
  • Watch out for English words that are spelled slightly wrong.
  • Trust your first guess instead of changing your mind.

Scoring Details

  • Reading: Tests your ability to quickly recognize real English words from fake ones.
  • Literacy: Evaluates if your spelling knowledge of common words is correct.
  • Comprehension: Checks if you understand enough vocabulary to read efficiently.
Difficulty:
≤95, vocabulary

A1/A2/B1 Level Vocabulary Mix (Set 002)

In this sample set, focus on identifying subtle spelling deviations. Carefully examine the prefix, suffix, and root word patterns.

Is this a real English word?

acts
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✓ Real Word

acts: A real A2 vocabulary word.

Is this a real English word?

permited
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✕ Pseudoword

permited: Pseudoword: This is not a valid English word.

Is this a real English word?

animel
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✕ Pseudoword

animel: Pseudoword: This is not a valid English word.

Is this a real English word?

narural
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✕ Pseudoword

narural: Pseudoword: This is not a valid English word.

Is this a real English word?

presciprtions
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✕ Pseudoword

presciprtions: Pseudoword: This is not a valid English word.

Is this a real English word?

indepndent
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✕ Pseudoword

indepndent: Pseudoword: This is not a valid English word.

Is this a real English word?

preparing
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✕ Pseudoword

preparing: Pseudoword: This is not a valid English word.

Is this a real English word?

streaming
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✓ Real Word

streaming: A real B1 vocabulary word.

Is this a real English word?

verp
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✕ Pseudoword

verp: Pseudoword: This is not a valid English word.

≤95, vocabulary

A1/A2/B1 Level Vocabulary Mix (Set 003)

In this sample set, focus on identifying subtle spelling deviations. Carefully examine the prefix, suffix, and root word patterns.

Is this a real English word?

unsurprisng
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✕ Pseudoword

unsurprisng: Pseudoword: This is not a valid English word.

Is this a real English word?

talant
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✕ Pseudoword

talant: Pseudoword: This is not a valid English word.

Is this a real English word?

acteed
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✕ Pseudoword

acteed: Pseudoword: This is not a valid English word.

Is this a real English word?

sweaters
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✓ Real Word

sweaters: A real A2 vocabulary word.

Is this a real English word?

habt
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✕ Pseudoword

habt: Pseudoword: This is not a valid English word.

Is this a real English word?

foreruner
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✕ Pseudoword

foreruner: Pseudoword: This is not a valid English word.

Is this a real English word?

metels
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✕ Pseudoword

metels: Pseudoword: This is not a valid English word.

Is this a real English word?

detailingg
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✕ Pseudoword

detailingg: Pseudoword: This is not a valid English word.

Is this a real English word?

skateboarder
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✓ Real Word

skateboarder: A real A2 vocabulary word.

≤95, vocabulary

A1/A2/B1 Level Vocabulary Mix (Set 004)

In this sample set, focus on identifying subtle spelling deviations. Carefully examine the prefix, suffix, and root word patterns.

Is this a real English word?

environments
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✓ Real Word

environments: A real A2 vocabulary word.

Is this a real English word?

greens
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✕ Pseudoword

greens: Pseudoword: This is not a valid English word.

Is this a real English word?

starng
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✕ Pseudoword

starng: Pseudoword: This is not a valid English word.

Is this a real English word?

facinating
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✕ Pseudoword

facinating: Pseudoword: This is not a valid English word.

Is this a real English word?

strongar
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✕ Pseudoword

strongar: Pseudoword: This is not a valid English word.

Is this a real English word?

excuzes
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✕ Pseudoword

excuzes: Pseudoword: This is not a valid English word.

Is this a real English word?

matched
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✓ Real Word

matched: A real A2 vocabulary word.

Is this a real English word?

pulld
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✕ Pseudoword

pulld: Pseudoword: This is not a valid English word.

Is this a real English word?

increases
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✓ Real Word

increases: A real B1 vocabulary word.

≤95, vocabulary

A1/A2/B1 Level Vocabulary Mix (Set 005)

In this sample set, focus on identifying subtle spelling deviations. Carefully examine the prefix, suffix, and root word patterns.

Is this a real English word?

kised
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✕ Pseudoword

kised: Pseudoword: This is not a valid English word.

Is this a real English word?

agedlly
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✕ Pseudoword

agedlly: Pseudoword: This is not a valid English word.

Is this a real English word?

tirdness
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✕ Pseudoword

tirdness: Pseudoword: This is not a valid English word.

Is this a real English word?

secondss
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✕ Pseudoword

secondss: Pseudoword: This is not a valid English word.

Is this a real English word?

sandwches
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✕ Pseudoword

sandwches: Pseudoword: This is not a valid English word.

Is this a real English word?

bases
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✓ Real Word

bases: A real B1 vocabulary word.

Is this a real English word?

regions
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✕ Pseudoword

regions: Pseudoword: This is not a valid English word.

Is this a real English word?

kittan
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✕ Pseudoword

kittan: Pseudoword: This is not a valid English word.

Is this a real English word?

ratse
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✕ Pseudoword

ratse: Pseudoword: This is not a valid English word.

≤95, vocabulary

A1/A2/B1 Level Vocabulary Mix (Set 006)

In this sample set, focus on identifying subtle spelling deviations. Carefully examine the prefix, suffix, and root word patterns.

Is this a real English word?

strnig
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✕ Pseudoword

strnig: Pseudoword: This is not a valid English word.

Is this a real English word?

sunrise
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✓ Real Word

sunrise: A real B1 vocabulary word.

Is this a real English word?

pirsons
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✕ Pseudoword

pirsons: Pseudoword: This is not a valid English word.

Is this a real English word?

luk
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✕ Pseudoword

luk: Pseudoword: This is not a valid English word.

Is this a real English word?

internaltional
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✕ Pseudoword

internaltional: Pseudoword: This is not a valid English word.

Is this a real English word?

suitcasesd
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✕ Pseudoword

suitcasesd: Pseudoword: This is not a valid English word.

Is this a real English word?

paymets
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✕ Pseudoword

paymets: Pseudoword: This is not a valid English word.

Is this a real English word?

crazi
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✕ Pseudoword

crazi: Pseudoword: This is not a valid English word.

Is this a real English word?

tessts
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✕ Pseudoword

tessts: Pseudoword: This is not a valid English word.

≤95, vocabulary

A1/A2/B1 Level Vocabulary Mix (Set 007)

In this sample set, focus on identifying subtle spelling deviations. Carefully examine the prefix, suffix, and root word patterns.

Is this a real English word?

netting
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✕ Pseudoword

netting: Pseudoword: This is not a valid English word.

Is this a real English word?

augast
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✕ Pseudoword

augast: Pseudoword: This is not a valid English word.

Is this a real English word?

nightz
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✕ Pseudoword

nightz: Pseudoword: This is not a valid English word.

Is this a real English word?

conviniently
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✕ Pseudoword

conviniently: Pseudoword: This is not a valid English word.

Is this a real English word?

anounce
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✕ Pseudoword

anounce: Pseudoword: This is not a valid English word.

Is this a real English word?

listening
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✓ Real Word

listening: A real A1 vocabulary word.

Is this a real English word?

downloding
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✕ Pseudoword

downloding: Pseudoword: This is not a valid English word.

Is this a real English word?

dramas
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✓ Real Word

dramas: A real B1 vocabulary word.

Is this a real English word?

editro
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✕ Pseudoword

editro: Pseudoword: This is not a valid English word.

≤95, vocabulary

A1/A2/B1 Level Vocabulary Mix (Set 008)

In this sample set, focus on identifying subtle spelling deviations. Carefully examine the prefix, suffix, and root word patterns.

Is this a real English word?

fightting
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✕ Pseudoword

fightting: Pseudoword: This is not a valid English word.

Is this a real English word?

borinng
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✕ Pseudoword

borinng: Pseudoword: This is not a valid English word.

Is this a real English word?

collegs
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✕ Pseudoword

collegs: Pseudoword: This is not a valid English word.

Is this a real English word?

journals
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✕ Pseudoword

journals: Pseudoword: This is not a valid English word.

Is this a real English word?

muose
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✕ Pseudoword

muose: Pseudoword: This is not a valid English word.

Is this a real English word?

refrigeartor
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✕ Pseudoword

refrigeartor: Pseudoword: This is not a valid English word.

Is this a real English word?

crazziness
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✕ Pseudoword

crazziness: Pseudoword: This is not a valid English word.

Is this a real English word?

Chinese
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✓ Real Word

Chinese: A real B1 vocabulary word.

Is this a real English word?

shaped
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✓ Real Word

shaped: A real B1 vocabulary word.

≤95, vocabulary

A1/A2/B1 Level Vocabulary Mix (Set 009)

In this sample set, focus on identifying subtle spelling deviations. Carefully examine the prefix, suffix, and root word patterns.

Is this a real English word?

fisthand
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✕ Pseudoword

fisthand: Pseudoword: This is not a valid English word.

Is this a real English word?

contrls
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✕ Pseudoword

contrls: Pseudoword: This is not a valid English word.

Is this a real English word?

eers
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✕ Pseudoword

eers: Pseudoword: This is not a valid English word.

Is this a real English word?

catcing
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✕ Pseudoword

catcing: Pseudoword: This is not a valid English word.

Is this a real English word?

instructors
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✓ Real Word

instructors: A real B1 vocabulary word.

Is this a real English word?

hihglight
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✕ Pseudoword

hihglight: Pseudoword: This is not a valid English word.

Is this a real English word?

handkerchif
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✕ Pseudoword

handkerchif: Pseudoword: This is not a valid English word.

Is this a real English word?

colleage
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✕ Pseudoword

colleage: Pseudoword: This is not a valid English word.

Is this a real English word?

dirtt
Yes
No
View Answer & Explanation
✕ Pseudoword

dirtt: Pseudoword: This is not a valid English word.

Updated: 2026-04-01

More Read And Select Practice & Strategies

Enhance your Duolingo English Test score by exploring strategies and interactive practice uniquely tailored to Read And Select.

Write Your Own Answers

Inspired by these examples? Jump into the practice app to test yourself.

Review Strategy for this Type

Unsure why this sample scored so high? Read the tactical guide for this formatting.

Take a Free Mock Test

Experience the real adaptive test environment and get your estimated score.