Language Arts Writing

(120 minutes total - 50 multiple-choice questions, 1 essay)

The Language Arts Writing test is intended to measure your ability to use standard written English clearly and effectively. The test contains two parts; candidates must write and be successful on both parts to receive a score.

Part I has 50 multiple-choice questions. The questions will measure your ability to edit and correct sentences in the following areas: sentence structure (30%), word usage (30%), mechanics (25%), and organization (15%). You will be required to maintain consistency in verb tense or point of view within the total text. The format of the questions is sentence correction (45%), sentence revision (35%), and sentence structure, mechanics and organization (20%). You will have 75 minutes to complete this section.

Part II requires you to write an essay of approximately 200-250 words on an issue or situation with which you are familiar and requires no special knowledge. You will be given 45 minutes to complete the essay and you are encouraged to plan, draft, revise, and proofread it.

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