Which of the following is the best first step before answering reading comprehension questions?

Read the questions first, then skim the passage

Try to memorize every detail in the passage

Ignore the questions and rely on memory

Which of the following is a common challenge for TOEFL test-takers during the Listening section?

Difficulty recognizing speaker transitions

Not understanding the test instructions

Which of the following is a helpful step before practicing TOEFL Speaking prompts?

Analyze sample answers to understand structure

Avoid practicing under test conditions

Which sentence correctly uses a comma?

She likes to read, write, and study.

She likes to, read write and study.

She likes to read write and study.

She likes to read write, and study.

What is one of the first things you should do before reading a passage on the TOEFL?

Skim the questions to know what to look for

Which of the following is a common problem test-takers face during the TOEFL Listening section?

Losing focus during long lectures

Which of the following helps you speak more naturally?

Practicing pronunciation and intonation

Reading academic articles aloud

Which of the following sentences uses commas correctly in a list?

She bought apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes.

She bought apples oranges bananas and grapes.

She bought apples oranges, bananas and grapes.

She bought, apples, oranges, bananas and, grapes.

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Free TOEFL Practice Questions

10 sample questions for the TOEFL, with the correct answer and an explanation for each. No account needed. Try each one before you open the answer.

Sections covered on the exam: Tips For The Reading Section, Reading, Speaking, Listening, Tips For The Listening Section, Types Of Listening Problems, Tips For The Speaking Section, Preparing To Speak, Tips For The Writing Section, The Writing Process, Using Commas, Summary Writing, Reading Comprehension Skills, Writing, Listening Skills.

Question 1 · Tips For The Reading Section
Which of the following is the best first step before answering reading comprehension questions?
- A.Read the questions first, then skim the passage
- B.Try to memorize every detail in the passage
- C.Read the passage word-for-word
- D.Ignore the questions and rely on memory
Show answer and explanation
Answer: A. Read the questions first, then skim the passage
Reading the questions before the passage helps you focus on key ideas and search for relevant information during skimming.
Question 2 · Speaking
"Many older technologies have become obsolete in today's digital world."
In the sentence below, what is the meaning of the word "obsolete"?
- A.Valuable
- B.Trendy
- C.Expensive
- D.Outdated
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Answer: D. Outdated
"Obsolete" refers to something no longer in use or outdated due to new technology or methods.
Question 3 · Types Of Listening Problems
Which of the following is a common challenge for TOEFL test-takers during the Listening section?
- A.Reading too fast
- B.Difficulty recognizing speaker transitions
- C.Not understanding the test instructions
- D.Overuse of visual aids
Show answer and explanation
Answer: B. Difficulty recognizing speaker transitions
Transitions help signal changes in topics or viewpoints; missing them can lead to misunderstanding the structure of the conversation or lecture.
Question 4 · Preparing To Speak
Which of the following is a helpful step before practicing TOEFL Speaking prompts?
- A.Write and memorize a script
- B.Analyze sample answers to understand structure
- C.Only study vocabulary
- D.Avoid practicing under test conditions
Show answer and explanation
Answer: B. Analyze sample answers to understand structure
Studying well-structured responses helps you internalize how to organize your own speaking tasks.
Question 5 · Using Commas
Which sentence correctly uses a comma?
- A.She likes to, read write and study.
- B.She likes to read write and study.
- C.She likes to read write, and study.
- D.She likes to read, write, and study.
Show answer and explanation
Answer: D. She likes to read, write, and study.
Commas should separate items in a list for clarity, especially in a series of three or more.
Question 6 · Tips For The Reading Section
What is one of the first things you should do before reading a passage on the TOEFL?
- A.Highlight every sentence
- B.Read the passage three times
- C.Focus on unfamiliar words only
- D.Skim the questions to know what to look for
Show answer and explanation
Answer: D. Skim the questions to know what to look for
Previewing the questions before reading helps you focus on key details and read more purposefully.
Question 7 · Reading
Which of the following is an antonym for "scarce"?
- A.Abundant
- B.Rare
- C.Limited
- D.Diminished
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Answer: A. Abundant
"Scarce" means not plentiful, while "abundant" means present in large quantities—making them opposites.
Question 8 · Types Of Listening Problems
Which of the following is a common problem test-takers face during the TOEFL Listening section?
- A.Not hearing the question twice
- B.Reading too fast
- C.Understanding diagrams
- D.Losing focus during long lectures
Show answer and explanation
Answer: D. Losing focus during long lectures
Long academic passages can lead to fatigue or distraction, making it harder to retain important details.
Question 9 · Preparing To Speak
Which of the following helps you speak more naturally?
- A.Reading academic articles aloud
- B.Practicing pronunciation and intonation
- C.Avoiding contractions
- D.Speaking with a script
Show answer and explanation
Answer: B. Practicing pronunciation and intonation
Clear pronunciation and natural speech rhythm improve your intelligibility and fluency score.
Question 10 · Using Commas
Which of the following sentences uses commas correctly in a list?
- A.She bought apples oranges bananas and grapes.
- B.She bought apples oranges, bananas and grapes.
- C.She bought, apples, oranges, bananas and, grapes.
- D.She bought apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes.
Show answer and explanation
Answer: D. She bought apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes.
In a list of three or more items, commas should be used between each item and before the final conjunction (Oxford comma).

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