#RA-3285Read AloudCore & AcademicHard

Writers

Official Question Material
Prep: 30-40 Seconds

Writers may make the mistake of making all their sentences too compact. Some have made this accusation against the prose of Gibbon. An occasional loose sentence prevents the style from becoming too formal and allows the reader to relax slightly. Loose sentences are common in easy, unforced writing, but it is a fault when there are too many of them.

Instant AI Speech & Writing Feedback

Practice This Question with Real-Time AI Scoring

Record your voice or submit your writing to get official Pearson-aligned scores (10-90) across Oral Fluency, Pronunciation, Grammar, and Content in 1.2 seconds.

Launch AI Practice Now

Pearson Official Scoring Guide for Read Aloud

Scored Enabling Skills

  • Reading (Content)
  • Speaking (Oral Fluency & Pronunciation)

Timing Standard

Response Window: 35-40 Seconds

💡 Examiner Strategy & Pro Tip:Keep a continuous rhythm. Never stop to correct mistakes or repeat words; pausing hurts fluency more than minor mispronunciations.