TOEFL Study Guide 2026

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📋 TOEFL Exam Format at a Glance

64
Questions
106 min
Time Limit
0.00%
Passing Score

📚 TOEFL Topics to Study (133)

✍️ Sample TOEFL Questions & Answers

1. Neither the students nor the teacher _____ ready for the exam.
✓ is

When using 'neither...nor,' the verb agrees with the subject closest to it — 'the teacher' is singular, so 'is' is correct.

2. Which transition phrase is MOST appropriate for introducing a counter-argument in a TOEFL Academic Discussion post?
✓ While [Student Name] suggests X, I would argue that...

'While [Student Name] suggests X, I would argue that...' is the most effective structure because it acknowledges the existing contribution and pivots to your own well-reasoned position.

3. Which sentence contains a word usage error typical of non-native English speakers?
✓ The scientists made an experiment to test the hypothesis.

The error in Option C is "made an experiment"—the correct collocation in English is "conducted an experiment" or "performed an experiment." "Make" is not used with "experiment" in standard academic English. Non-native speakers often use "make" where "conduct," "perform," or "carry out" is required.

4. In TOEFL iBT Listening lectures, what is the most common organizational pattern used by professors?
✓ Problem-solution or general concept followed by specific examples

The most common TOEFL lecture structure is a general concept or problem introduced at the start, followed by specific examples, evidence, or solutions — the 'general-to-specific' pattern.

5. When two clauses in the original are linked by 'however,' a correct simplification should show what relationship?
✓ A contrast between the two ideas

'However' signals contrast, which the simplified sentence must preserve.

6. What is the main focus of Academic Writing & Argumentation?
✓ Key components of Academic Writing & Argumentation.

Academic Writing & Argumentation involves mastering elements like thesis development, evidence-based reasoning, logical structure, and persuasive language. The main focus is on understanding and applying these distinct key components to construct strong, well-supported arguments that are clear and convincing.

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