Versant Round
Versant Round
The online Versant Writing Test assesses the ability to communicate in commonly used written
workplace English. It is used by organizations around the world to support recruitment. This
guide will help you understand the types of questions that will be asked and provides tips for
answering. The information can be used to help develop useful strategies for the test day. The
test is divided into sections as shown in the table. Each section starts with instructions and a
sample item. Each question is timed, and the total length of the test is about 35 minutes. As
well as reading this guide, we recommend you request a free online sample test. You can also
buy a scored online Practice Test to review your skills.
Item type Skill(s) tested Items in test Typing (Part A) Typing speed and accuracy 1 Sentence Completion
(Part B) Vocabulary 20 Dictation (Part C) Grammar 16 Passage Reconstruction (Part D) Grammar and
Reading Comprehension 4 Email Writing (Part E) Vocabulary, Voice & Tone, Organization, Grammar, and
Reading Comprehension 2
Skill Definition Typing Speed and Accuracy Typing Speed is the number of words typed in one minute in
the Typing task. For a valid Writing score, you should be able to type faster than 12 words per minute.
Typing Accuracy refers to the percentage of words correctly typed in the Typing task. You should have at
least 90% accuracy. Overall Ability Overall Ability represents the ability to understand English input and
write accurate, appropriate texts at a functional pace for everyday and workplace purposes. Scores are
based on a weighted combination of the five sub-scores described below (Grammar, Vocabulary,
Organization, Voice and Tone, and Reading Comprehension). Grammar Grammar reflects how well you
understand, anticipate and produce a variety of sentence structures in written English. The score is
based on the ability to use accurate and appropriate words and phrases in meaningful sentences.
Vocabulary Vocabulary tests your understanding and ability to produce a wide range of words in written
English from every day and workplace situations. The score is based on accuracy and the appropriate
use of words for the topic, purpose, and audience. Organization Organization measures how well you
present ideas and information in written English in a clear and logical sequence. The score is based on
the ability to guide your readers through written text and highlight significant points using discourse
markers. Voice and Tone Voice and Tone reflects how well you establish an appropriate relationship
with the reader by adopting a suitable style and level of formality. The score is based on your ability to
address the reader's concern and to have an overall positive effect. Reading Comprehension Reading
comprehension assesses your understanding of written English texts on every day and workplace topics.
The score is based on your ability to operate at functional speeds to extract meaning, infer the message,
and respond appropriately