AP English Language Practice Test 2026 — Free Exam Simulation
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Take a free AP English Language and Composition practice test that covers all 3 FRQ types — scored against the real 6-point rubric. See exactly where your commentary earns or loses credit on rhetorical analysis, synthesis, and argument essays.
What's Included
- 45 Multiple-Choice Questions — 60 minutes; all passage-based non-fiction reading
- Synthesis Essay (6 pts) — Use 3+ of 6–7 provided sources; scored on thesis, evidence/commentary, and sophistication
- Rhetorical Analysis Essay (6 pts) — Identify and explain rhetorical choices and their effects; no outside sources needed
- Argument Essay (6 pts) — Defend, challenge, or qualify a statement; use your own evidence and reasoning
AP English Language Exam Format
- MCQ (45%): 45 questions in 60 minutes
- FRQ (55%): 3 essays in 135 minutes (suggested: 40 min synthesis, 40 min rhetorical analysis, 40 min argument)
- Score distribution: ~12% score a 5
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