Original DET skill practice

Duolingo Interactive Reading practice: 18 questions

Read a complete passage and answer six related questions, then review the evidence behind each answer. This activity contains three original passages and 18 questions in total. It builds passage-comprehension skills using the full text rather than reproducing the official staged interface.

Read the passage first. Choose the best answer for each question and use the answer review to find supporting evidence.

0 of 6 answered

Read this passage

A neighbourhood library began lending small gardening tools in addition to books. Members may borrow a tool for three days. The library started the program after residents said they wanted to grow plants but did not want to buy equipment they might use only once. Volunteers also offer a short workshop every Saturday. After two months, the most frequently borrowed items were hand trowels and watering cans. The library plans to ask members whether they would use a seed exchange next spring.

Question 1: What is the main idea of the passage?
Question 2: How long may a member borrow a tool?
Question 3: Why did the library start lending tools?
Question 4: In this passage, what does “frequently” mean?
Question 5: What is the library considering for next spring?
Question 6: Which conclusion is best supported by the passage?

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Find support before selecting an option

For each answer, identify the sentence or connection in the passage that supports it. A distractor may repeat a word from the text while making an unsupported claim. After submitting, compare the explanation with your evidence and note whether you confused a detail, inference, or main idea.

Frequently asked questions

How many passages does this activity include?
Choose from three original passages, each with six questions. The complete activity contains 18 comprehension questions.
Can I read the passage while answering?
Yes. The full passage remains above the questions. Refer back to it when checking evidence for a detail or inference.

Learning material by TypoGrammar. Updated . Consult the official DET site for current test instructions and requirements.

This is original, unofficial skill practice. The result is your score on this set, not a predicted DET score. TypoGrammar is not affiliated with or endorsed by Duolingo.