TOEFL® Writing Practice Questions (2026)

Practice the new TOEFL 2026 Writing format with three distinct task types: Build a Sentence, Write an Email, and Write for an Academic Discussion. Each task tests different writing skills and communication abilities.

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Task 1: Build a Sentence (TOEFL 2026)

In this task, you will be given a question and a set of scrambled words. Your goal is to arrange the words to create a grammatically correct and meaningful sentence that responds to the question. This task tests your understanding of English sentence structure and grammar.

Example 1

Question: What was the highlight of your trip?

Scrambled words:

were / the / was / old city / showed us around / who / tour guides

Example 2

Question: I heard Anna got a promotion.

Scrambled words:

a different department / if / moving to / know / do / you

Example 3

Question: We're planning a trip to the mountains next weekend.

Scrambled words:

the cabins / available / whether / can / will be / you

Task 2: Write an Email (TOEFL 2026)

In this task, you will be given a scenario and asked to write an email. You need to address all the points mentioned in the prompt and write in a clear, professional manner. This task tests your ability to communicate effectively in written form for practical purposes.

Example 1

Email Prompt:

A new poetry magazine has asked its readers for submissions, and you decided to submit two of your poems. However, you had a problem using the online submission form, and you are not certain that your submissions were received.

Write an email to the editor of the magazine. In your email, do the following:

  • Tell the editor what you like about the new magazine.
  • Describe the problem you experienced.
  • Ask about the status of your submissions.

To: editor@sunshinepoetrymagazine.com
Subject: Problem using submission form

Task 3: Write for an Academic Discussion (TOEFL 2026)

In this task, you will participate in an online academic discussion. You'll read a professor's question and responses from other students, then write your own response that contributes meaningfully to the discussion. This task tests your ability to engage in academic discourse and express your opinions clearly.

Example 1: Business

Professor: Next week, we're going to spend a lot of time in class discussing the positive and negative ways in which companies affect the world around us. Before we start talking about that in class, I want to hear what you think about the topic. So here's a question for the message board: In your opinion, what is the best way for a company to have a positive impact on society?

Sarah: I believe that companies should focus on making their operations more socially and environmentally friendly. While charitable giving can be beneficial, it doesn't address the root causes of serious social and environmental problems. By doing business in more responsible ways, companies can have a more meaningful and lasting impact on society.

John: While those are very good points, I think that companies should focus on charitable giving. Philanthropy can provide immediate relief to those in need and contribute to the overall well-being of society right away. It could take years or decades for business changes to have a positive impact on society, and most people just can't wait that long.

Example 2: Political Science

Professor: Today we're going to discuss whether the government should tax unhealthy products, such as sugary drinks and junk food. On one hand, taxing these products could discourage people from consuming them and reduce health problems. On the other hand, some argue that such taxes unfairly target lower-income families who may rely on these products as affordable sources of food. If you had to choose, would you support or oppose taxing unhealthy products? Why?

Mark: I support the idea of taxing unhealthy products. These products are often high in sugar, salt, and fat, which can lead to serious health problems such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. As you said, by taxing these products, the government can discourage people from consuming them and resolve some of these health issues.

Tanya: I believe that such taxes are unfair to families that don't have a lot of money. Wealthy people will not care about the taxes and their habits won't change. Additionally, when prices go up, people usually try to save money by purchasing lower-quality products that are cheaper to begin with.

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