How is the reading time calculated?

It's based on the passage's word count at roughly 220 words per minute, a typical adult silent-reading speed.

Can I re-read the passage while answering questions?

No, the passage is hidden once you move to the questions — that's what makes it a genuine comprehension and recall test.

A handful of multiple-choice recall questions per passage, each testing a different detail so skimming instead of actually reading won't get you far.

Read a short passage against the clock, then answer recall questions.

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Read a short passage against the clock, then answer recall questions.

1Click "Start" to load a short passage with a reading timer sized to its length.
2Read the passage before the timer runs out, or click "I'm done reading" early if you finish sooner.
3Answer the multiple-choice recall questions that follow, based only on what you remember.
4Your score is how many questions you answered correctly.

Context Clue Guesser

Guess a rare word's meaning purely from how it's used in a sentence.

Fact or Opinion Sorter

Sort statements as fact or opinion before time runs out.

Skim & Scan Challenge

Skim a short passage, then pick the detail that's actually in it.

Main Idea Sprint

Pick the best one-line summary of a short passage before time runs out.

Inference Detective

The passage never says it outright — pick what you can reasonably infer.

Speed Reading Ladder

Passages vary in length and density — read fast, then pick what fits.