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Free TOEFL Writing practice test (2026 format)
The 2026 TOEFL Writing section has 12 questions in 23 minutes. Practise it with 20 full tests. Each one has a separate timer for every task, a model answer for each prompt and a checklist to score yourself.
The three Writing tasks
1. Build a Sentence (10 questions)
Someone says something, and you put word chunks in the right order to make a correct reply. These items test word order in questions, embedded questions (Do you know where…), tenses and passive forms. One extra chunk does not belong. See an example and practise 200 sentences.
2. Write an Email
You get a short everyday situation, for example writing to a professor, a manager or a landlord, and three things your email must do. A strong response:
- covers all three points clearly, in separate short paragraphs;
- uses a suitable greeting, tone and sign-off;
- is roughly 100–150 words with no grammar errors that block meaning.
3. Write for an Academic Discussion
A professor asks a question and two students reply with different views. You add your own post. A strong response:
- states your position in the first sentence;
- gives a new reason or example that the other students did not mention;
- is around 100–140 words and refers to the discussion.
How scoring works on this site
Build a Sentence is scored automatically. For the email and discussion, you compare your answer with a model response and tick a five-point checklist. These combine into an estimated 1–6 band. On the real test, AI scores these responses for features such as grammar, coherence and development.
Timing used in the practice tests
- Build a Sentence: 6 minutes
- Write an Email: 7 minutes
- Academic Discussion: 10 minutes
That totals 23 minutes, the official length of the section. ETS publishes the 23-minute total; the split between tasks is a common estimate from test-prep sources.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in the 2026 TOEFL Writing section?
Twelve: ten Build a Sentence items, one email and one academic discussion post, in about 23 minutes.
Do I get model answers?
Yes. Every email and discussion prompt has a model response you can compare with yours after the test.
How long should my academic discussion answer be?
Around 100–140 words is a good target: enough to state a clear position and support it with a new reason.
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