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Versant Writing Test by Pearson is a 35-minute, automated online English proficiency test. It evaluates workplace written communication skills through 42 questions spanning typing, sentence completion, dictation, passage reconstruction, and email composition. [1, 2, 3]
Versant Writing Test by Pearson is a 35-minute, automated online English proficiency test. It evaluates workplace written communication skills through 42 questions spanning typing, sentence completion, dictation, passage reconstruction, and email composition. [1, 2, 3]Test Format and Sections
- Typing: Type a displayed text passage accurately within 60 seconds to measure speed (minimum 12 WPM required).
- Sentence Completion: Type a single missing word to finish a sentence within 25 seconds.
- Dictation: Type heard sentences verbatim with correct spelling and punctuation within 25 seconds.
- Passage Reconstruction: Read a short paragraph briefly, then rewrite it in your own words.
Scoring and Evaluation
- Automated Scoring: Results are processed instantly via a secure online system, yielding an overall score from 20 to 80.
- Sub-skills Measured: Evaluates typing speed, grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and paragraph organization