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Free DET preparation with solved past papers, unlimited chapter-wise MCQs and full-length mock tests, every answer explained. No fee and no account needed to start. Duolingo English Test is conducted by Duolingo.
Adaptive, at-home English proficiency test accepted by a growing number of universities.
DET MCQs with answers and explanations
Free DET MCQs for every subject on the paper: English. Each question is chapter-wise, taken from the Duolingo syllabus, and carries a written explanation of why the correct option is correct, so a wrong attempt teaches you the fact you were missing instead of just marking you down. Unlimited attempts, no fee and no account needed. Pick the subject you are weakest in and start there.
Sample DET MCQs by subject
A few questions from across each subject on the DET paper. Open one for the correct answer and its explanation.
DET paper at a glance
Duolingo English Test is 40 MCQs in 60 minutes, with no negative marking, so never leave a question unanswered.
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DET subject weightage
How many MCQs each subject contributes to the DET paper, and how many free MCQs we hold for it. Study in this order: the heaviest subject is where a weak topic costs you the most marks.
| Subject | MCQs on paper | Share | Free MCQs here |
|---|---|---|---|
| DET English MCQs | 40 | 100% | 10,394 |
DET guides: the questions candidates ask in sentences
Format, scoring, what each stage requires and how to prepare, written to be read rather than practised.
IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo: which English test should you take?
The right English test is decided by what your university and visa authority accept, not by which is easiest. Here is how the four differ in format and scoring, and the order to check things in.
Which English test does each country accept for study, work and immigration?
A country-by-country table of which English tests are accepted for visas, university admission and professional registration: IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, Duolingo and OET, and which version of each. Where only one is accepted, where the UKVI version is required, and how to check before you book.
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DET preparation: frequently asked questions
What is the DET paper pattern?
DET is 40 MCQs in 60 minutes, about 90 seconds a question. There is no negative marking.
Which subjects are in the DET paper?
English (40 MCQs). DET examines English alone, so all of your preparation goes into that one subject.
Is DET preparation on TestUstad really free?
Yes. All 10,394 DET MCQs here can be practised at no cost with the answer and explanation shown. Paid DET access only adds full-length DET mocks on the 40-MCQ pattern and a saved record of your scores.
How many free DET MCQs are there?
10,394 DET MCQs, each with the correct answer and a written explanation. Attempts are unlimited.
How should I prepare for DET?
The DET syllabus here runs to 4 chapters across 1 subject. Work chapter by chapter and stay on each until you score above 80 percent. DET has no negative marking, so practise answering every question, including the ones you have to guess. In the final weeks, sit timed mixed tests at the real pace of about 90 seconds a question.
Does TestUstad have DET past papers?
Not as solved papers yet. Until one is added, the 10,394 DET MCQs here cover the same English syllabus, and any DET paper that is added appears on the DET past papers page with every answer explained.
Who conducts the DET exam?
Duolingo English Test is conducted by Duolingo. Dates, eligibility and the fee change every cycle, so confirm them on the Duolingo advertisement before you apply.
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