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All DET Question Types Explained

This page is your map to every question type on the Duolingo English Test. For each task, you get a short description, timing, what is tested, and links to practice.

Reading

Read & Select

Pick real English words from a mix of real and fake words. Tests vocabulary recognition and spelling.

Try Read & Select

Read & Complete / Fill in the Blanks

Complete sentences by choosing the right missing word, or fill in blanks letter by letter in a passage.

Try Fill in the Blanks

Interactive Reading

Answer multiple question types about the same passage: sentence completion, main idea, title, highlight the answer.

Try Interactive Reading

Speaking

Speak About Photo

Describe an image out loud with detail and clear organization.

Try Speak About Photo

Read Then Speak

Read a prompt, then give a spoken response. Tests reading comprehension and speaking.

Express About Topic

Speak spontaneously about a given topic with clear structure and relevant details.

Try Read Then Speak

Listening

Listen & Type

Type exactly what you hear. Tests listening and spelling.

Interactive Listening

Listen to a scenario, answer fill-in and response questions, then summarize the conversation.

Try Interactive Listening

Writing

Write About Photo

Write a detailed description of an image within the time limit.

Try Write About Photo

Interactive Writing

Answer a prompt, then a follow-up question. Tests extended writing and coherence.

Try Interactive Writing

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