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Language Arts, Writing
The Language Arts Writing Test has two parts: Part I with 50 multiple-choice questions and Part II which covers Essay writing. These two parts are scored independently and combined into one score. If you do not pass the essay portion, you will be required to take the entire Language Arts Writing Test again.
In Part I, the candidate's knowledge of standard written English will be tested. This will be accomplished by using business communications such as letters, memos, and reports; "how to" texts such as leasing a car and planning a trip; and informational documents such as the history of chocolate. These documents are 12 to 18 sentences long, and, when corrected, are examples of good writing. Candidates will demonstrate their ability in (1) correction - sentence structure, grammar and usage, capitalization, and punctuation; (2) revision - rewriting sentences using correct sentence structure, grammar, and punctuation; and (3) construction shift - changing sentence structure to improve or clarify meaning.
Part II requires the candidate to compose an expository essay and support the essay through personal observations, knowledge, and experience. A single topic will be provided and 45 minutes will be allowed to write on the assigned essay topic. The test directions encourage planning the essay, making notes before writing, and revising and editing the final product. An answer sheet booklet and scratch paper for prewriting and drafting and two lined pages for the final draft will be provided. Two evaluators will score the essay according to its overall effectiveness. Their evaluation will be based on the following: well-focused main points, clear organization, specific development of the tester's ideas, control of sentence structure, punctuation, grammar, word choice and spelling. A passing score is required on Part II - Essay to pass the Language Arts Writing Test. A tester who does not pass the Part II - Essay will be notified by mail and will be required to take the entire Language Arts Writing Test again.
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