Vocabulary
Speaking Template
Timing
Writing
Wild Card
100

A synonym for indigenous?

native

100

Which template shows an EXAMPLE?

All in all, dogs are my favorite animal.

For instance, a dog is a great pet.

I believe dogs are great pets. 

For instance, a dog is a great pet.

100

How much time do you have for the Independent Speaking prompt? 

45 seconds

15 seconds to prepare 

100

For which writing prompt do you need to show your own opinion?

Independent

Integrated 

Independent 

100

You've got to be on your toes! 

What does this expression mean?

You've got to be ready

200

A synonym for infinite? 

limitless, unending 

200

Which template shows CONCLUSION?

The professor discusses geometry.

For these reasons, I enjoy geometry. 

All in all, geometry is a necessary subject in school

All in all, geometry is a necessary subject in school

200

How much time do you have to write the Integrated Writing prompt? 

20 minutes

200

For which writing prompt do you need to show the relationship between a reading and a listening?

Independent 

Integrated 

Integrated 

200

What is the highest possible TOEFL score? 

120

300

A synonym for infinitesimal? 

small, miniscule, tiny 

300

Which template demonstrates the OPINION of one speaker?

The main purpose is to discuss space travel.

The woman believes space travel will advance humanity.

Both students discuss space travel. 

The woman believes space travel will advance humanity.

300

How much time do you have to write the Independent Writing task? How many words should you write?

30 minutes, ~300 words 

300

Link these two sentences

She did her best to make her parents satisfied. They were never happy.

She did her best to make her parents satisfied, but hey were never happy.

300

What is the highest possible TOEFL score per section (reading, writing, etc) 

30

400

A synonym for irate? 

angry, furious

400

Which template shows a CONNECTION between a general and specific point?

The sloth is a good example of an animal that uses camouflage because it blends in with its environment

The sloth uses camouflage

Camouflage is when animals blend in with their surroundings

The sloth is a good example of an animal that uses camouflage because it blends in with its environment

400

How much time do you have for the entire reading section (3 or 4 passages)? (As of August 2019)

54-72 minutes 

400

Fix the sentence fragment:

Because I enjoy the sun. 

Because I enjoy the sun,...

400

As a native speaker, I breezed through the Spanish exam. 

What does this expression mean? 

The exam was easy 

500

A synonym for knack? 

Use knack correctly as a phrasal verb 

skill, talent

to have a knack for something 


500

Which of the following templates ADMITS OPPOSITION?

For me, eating at home is preferable

Many people prefer to eat at home for several reasons

Although eating in restaurants has its advantages, I prefer to dine at home

Although eating in restaurants has its advantages, I prefer to dine at home

500

How much time do you have for the listening section (all passages)? 

(As of August 2019)

41-57 minutes 

500

Which sentence shows a REASON?

Due to the fact that it was raining, Mary was unhappy.

Mary abhors the rain.

All in all, Mary was upset. 

Due to the fact that it was raining, Mary was unhappy.

500

I'm on the fence about traveling to Germany.

What does the expression mean? 

I'm undecided