reading speed test
Time a normal reading, answer three comprehension questions, and see your measured WPM and effective reading speed.
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- Open the passage and select start reading. The timer begins at 0s.
- Read normally, then select finish reading. You can pause and resume.
- Answer three questions from memory to see your reading speed alongside comprehension.
What does this test measure?
Reading WPM is the passage’s word count divided by active reading time in minutes. Paused time and time spent answering questions are excluded. Effective WPM multiplies that reading rate by the fraction of correct answers.
For example, 300 WPM with 2 of 3 answers correct gives 200 effective WPM. This is an example, not your result.
Read the whole passage without skipping. Readings shorter than five seconds do not receive a speed result. This short check is practice, not a standardized assessment; knowing the passage already can affect your score.