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How many English questions can you miss for a 36?

October 4, 2026 · 5 min read

On enhanced English (50 items), a 36 is often zero misses, sometimes one, depending on the form. Treat that as a planning band, not a promise.

How to use the band

If you are already at a 34 English, you need the last repeating grammar type gone—not more speed. 30-English sibling: misses for a 30 English.

The bottom line

Plan on finishing all 50 and missing none or one. Check the scale on the test you actually took.

Start practicing

Start with a free diagnostic, then drill your weak spots with 15-question quizzes and track how you're doing across Reading, English, and Math. Compare plans whenever you're ready to go further.

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