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In the TOEFL iBT Reading section, how many passages are typically included?
Answer: 2–3 passages
The current TOEFL iBT Reading section contains 2 passages, each approximately 700 words long, with 10 questions per passage.
Which TOEFL iBT Listening question type asks you to determine WHY a speaker says something?
Answer: Function question
Function questions ask why a speaker uses specific words or phrases — the purpose or intention behind the utterance, not just its literal meaning.
In TOEFL iBT Speaking Task 1 (Independent Speaking), what is the recommended response time?
Answer: 60 seconds
Task 1 gives you 15 seconds of preparation time and 60 seconds to deliver your spoken response on a familiar topic.
The TOEFL iBT Writing section's 'Academic Discussion' task requires you to:
Answer: Post a meaningful contribution to an online class discussion
The Academic Discussion task presents a professor's question and two student responses; you must post a reply that contributes meaningfully to the discussion with your own opinion and reasoning.
Which score range is used for each of the four TOEFL iBT sections?
Answer: 0–30
Each of the four TOEFL iBT sections (Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing) is scored 0–30, for a total possible score of 120.
In TOEFL iBT Reading, a 'prose summary' question typically asks you to select how many sentences from a list of six?
Answer: 3
Prose summary questions ask you to select 3 sentences (from a list of 6) that best express the major ideas of the passage, and they are worth up to 2 points.