AN ANALYSIS OF READING QUESTIONS IN THE DUOLINGO ENGLISH TEST(DET)

The research on Duolingo English Test (DET) Reading questions aims to find out what question patterns are used and how many frequencies of DET reading question types. The scope of this research is DET practice test questions, especially reading questions taken from the official DET website. The data consisted of 120 questions from 20 test sessions consisting of 6 questions per test. Data collection techniques used observation sheets and field notes. The data were analyzed using the descriptive interpretative method. The results showed the following: Question patterns used in DET reading questions are main idea (0.17%), detail information (0.5%), conclusion (0.17%), and vocabulary (0.17%). The frequencies of each type of DET reading question are multiple choice (0.33%), short answer or fill in the blank (0.33%), and matching test (0.33%). Based on the above research results, it can be concluded that the patterns and types used in reading DET are the same as other English language proficiency tests, with only minor differences. Understanding the questions and mastering vocabulary is also very important in answering unique DET reading questions.

Keywords: Analysis, Duolingo English Test, Reading Questions, Question Patterns and Types.