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| PBT: Frequently Asked Questions | General
• What is the test like?
The test includes three sections, plus a 30-minute writing test (the Test of Written English) that is required of everyone who takes the paper-based test. This takes about three and one-half hours to complete everything.
Section Time Limit No. of Questions
Listening Comprehension 30-40 minutes 50
Structure and Written Expression 25 minutes 40
Reading Comprehension 55 minutes 50
Writing (Test of Written English) 30 minutes 1 topic
There is no scheduled break during the paper-based test.
• What am I tested on in each section?
• Listening measures the ability to understand English as it is spoken in North America.
• Structure measures the ability to recognize language that is appropriate for standard written English.
• Reading measures the ability to understand short passages similar in topic and style to academic texts used in colleges and universities.
• Writing measures the ability to write in English on an assigned topic.
• Are all the questions multiple choice?
Most of the questions are multiple choice.
• How can I prepare?
• Review the Sample Questions before taking the test.
• Free Test Prep - ETS provides official test preparation materials for free to anyone who registers for the TOEFL exam worldwide.
• Priced Test Prep - ETS also offers additional test preparation materials for set prices.
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• Do I have to take the Test of Written English (TWE)?
Yes. You must take the Test of Written English if you are taking the paper-based version of TOEFL. There is no additional charge for the TWE test.
• If I am running out of time, should I guess or leave some answers blank?
• Make every effort to complete each section; Data indicate that most candidates get higher scores if they finish the test.
• There is a chance that random guessing at the end of a section can seriously lower scores. Consider the best strategy is to pace oneself suchwise you have enough time to consider each question without guessing.
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