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1In the hypothetical trial report, the treatment's _____ was measured by how successfully it produced the intended outcome, rather than by its cost or convenience.
2The survey reports that opportunities for intergenerational mobility were _____: fewer young adults could enter higher income groups than in the previous survey.
3The engineering team tested the prototype _____, using demanding procedures designed to expose even minor faults before deployment.
4The surveillance project is still running. Its most recent report states: 'Since monitoring began, the prevalence of the condition _____, and researchers _____ several possible explanations.'
5The laboratory acquired its imaging equipment last year and can now analyze the samples. Complete the counterfactual: 'If it _____ the equipment last year, its researchers _____ these analyses today.'
6Choose the phrase expressing a strong deduction about a past event: 'The samples _____ stored separately, because their labels and storage records show different locations.'
7The engineers designed a filter capable _____ extracting suspended particles _____ the test fluid.
8Complete the inverted expression of immediate succession: '_____ had the seismologists finished calibrating the sensors _____ a tremor was recorded.'
9Choose the present subjunctive form required by the stated instruction: 'Institutional guidelines stipulate that research protocols _____ approved before recruitment begins.'
10Complete the affirmative comparison of equality: 'The historians regard institutional trust as being _____ important to investment as access to credit.'
About the YÖKDİL Exam
Independent YÖKDİL English practice by OpenExamPrep. This English-language MCQ study adaptation offers 40 four-option items across science, health and social-science contexts, with Turkish preserved for translation tasks. It is not an official translation or simulation of the official language environment, five-option format or electronic interface. Academic passages test language comprehension rather than specialist clinical or technical competence; MCQ translation recognition does not replace productive language practice.
Exam sponsor: Ölçme, Seçme ve Yerleştirme Merkezi (ÖSYM), under its protocol with Yükseköğretim Kurulu (YÖK). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Candidates take one language/field test in a single 180-minute session. The released English structure covers vocabulary/grammar, cloze, sentence completion, English–Turkish translation, paragraph completion, irrelevant sentences and reading. There is no separate oral, practical, listening, coursework or case-study submission. The 2026 electronic version offers English in the three fields through ÖSYM e-Sınav centers.
Time Limit
180 minutes
Passing Score
No single universal pass mark. ÖSYM reports a score out of 100; the receiving institution or application scheme determines the required minimum.
Exam / Certification Fees
2026 paper YÖKDİL: TRY 1,200 regular; TRY 1,800 late application. The 2026 e-YÖKDİL guide lists TRY 2,150 for electronic sittings.
Exam sponsor websiteFees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Official sources
- ÖSYM 2026 YÖKDİL guide · Source checked 2026-10-21Sections 1, 2.1, 3 and 3.8 confirm provider, language/field choices, eligibility, 80 questions, 180 minutes and scoring; front matter gives paper fees. Later sitting announcements supersede initial dates.
- ÖSYM released 2026 English Fen Bilimleri test (10%) · Source checked 2026-10-21Science vocabulary/structure, bilingual translation and discourse task types; section headings and ranges establish the observed distribution.
- ÖSYM released 2026 English Sağlık Bilimleri test (10%) · Source checked 2026-10-21Health-related academic language and the translation, cohesion and reading task structure. Practice passages are independent study material, including explicitly hypothetical studies.
- ÖSYM released 2026 English Sosyal Bilimler test (10%) · Source checked 2026-10-21Social-science academic language, translation and text-comprehension task types. Released questions are not reproduced in this bank.
- ÖSYM 2026 e-YÖKDİL guide · Source checked 2026-10-21Section 1.2 confirms equivalent rights; the guide lists English electronic sittings in the three fields and the TRY 2,150 fee.
Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Academic vocabulary
Word meanings in science, health and social-science contexts.
Grammar and structures
Combined with vocabulary, 25% of the practice bank; this split is our editorial choice, not a guaranteed official suballocation.
Cloze
Self-contained contextual gaps.
Sentence completion
Concession, comparison, method and parallel structures.
Translation
Three items in each direction, preserving meaning rather than literal word order.
Reading comprehension
Self-contained health, science and social-science study passages.
Paragraph completion
Transitions, reference and logical development across the three fields.
Irrelevant sentence
Specific paragraph unity within a shared academic setting.
Preparing for the YÖKDİL Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: No single universal pass mark. ÖSYM reports a score out of 100; the receiving institution or application scheme determines the required minimum.
- Assessment: Candidates take one language/field test in a single 180-minute session. The released English structure covers vocabulary/grammar, cloze, sentence completion, English–Turkish translation, paragraph completion, irrelevant sentences and reading. There is no separate oral, practical, listening, coursework or case-study submission. The 2026 electronic version offers English in the three fields through ÖSYM e-Sınav centers.
- Time limit: 180 minutes
- Exam / certification fees: 2026 paper YÖKDİL: TRY 1,200 regular; TRY 1,800 late application. The 2026 e-YÖKDİL guide lists TRY 2,150 for electronic sittings. Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
- Work through all 40 available questions
- Review every answer and explanation
- Track weak areas and revisit them
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
YÖKDİL: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
Which language and field can I choose?
The 2026 paper guide offers English in Fen Bilimleri, Sağlık Bilimleri and Sosyal Bilimler. Arabic is offered in Social Sciences; German and French Social Sciences are listed for the second paper sitting. Candidates select one language and field per sitting. The 2026 e-YÖKDİL guide lists English sittings for each of the three fields. Turkish is integral to bilingual translation tasks and appears in official instructions.
What is the difference between YÖKDİL and e-YÖKDİL?
The electronic guide explicitly states equivalence and the same acquired rights. Delivery centers, schedules, capacity and fees differ. That does not require a second practice bank; this bank provides shared English study, while ÖSYM's demonstration interface prepares candidates for computer delivery.
What score is required?
There is no universal pass mark for every use. Only correct responses count toward the score out of 100, and wrong responses are not deducted. The receiving institution or application scheme sets its minimum, so check the particular admission or appointment notice rather than assuming one threshold applies to all master's, doctoral or promotion applications.
Is this an official mock exam?
No. This is an independent English-language MCQ study adaptation with four options, English explanations and integral Turkish translation text. It is not an official translation or simulation of the exam's language environment, and its mixed-field practice is not a full paper for any one field. Use official materials to practice the five-option format.