{"id":22441,"date":"2016-04-21T21:09:52","date_gmt":"2016-04-21T21:09:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/?page_id=22441"},"modified":"2026-03-14T15:42:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T20:42:27","slug":"english-content-knowledge","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/praxis-ii\/english-content-knowledge\/","title":{"rendered":"Praxis<sup>&reg;<\/sup> English Language Arts: Content Knowledge (5038) Practice Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Praxis<sup>&reg;<\/sup> English Language Arts: Content Knowledge (5038) exam assesses the reading, language use, and writing skills of prospective secondary school teachers.<\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cStart Test\u201d above to take a free Praxis English Language Arts: Content Knowledge (5038) practice test!<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/praxisii\/english-language-arts.htm\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Guide Button', 'Guide Click', 'PrIIEngLArtCK Guide Click']);\">Praxis (5038) Study Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/praxisii\/english-language-arts.htm\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Flashcard Button', 'Flashcard Button Click', 'PrIIEngLArtCK Flashcard Click']);\">Praxis (5038) Flashcards<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/praxis-test\/\">Other Praxis Tests<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Exam_Outline\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Exam Outline<\/h2>\n<p>The English Language Arts exam contains 130 selected-response questions and has a time limit of 2.5 hours. Selected-response questions come in the form of any of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Single-selection multiple-choice<\/li>\n<li>Selecting ALL correct answers from a list of choices<\/li>\n<li>Clicking parts of a graphic such as a map or a chart<\/li>\n<li>Dragging and dropping answers into a targeted area on the screen<\/li>\n<li>Selecting the correct answer from a drop-down menu<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The questions are split into three content categories:<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"I_Reading_(49_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>I. Reading (49 questions)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this category assess your knowledge of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Literature<\/li>\n<li>Informational texts<\/li>\n<li>Rhetoric<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"II_Language_Use_and_Vocabulary_(33_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>II. Language Use and Vocabulary (33 questions)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this category assess your knowledge of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Standard English conventions<\/li>\n<li>Determining word meaning from affixes, context, and syntax<\/li>\n<li>Using print and digital reference materials<\/li>\n<li>Dialect and diction variations across regions, cultural groups, and time periods<\/li>\n<li>Supporting language acquisition and vocabulary development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"III_Writing,_Speaking,_and_Listening_(48_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>III. Writing, Speaking, and Listening (48 questions)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this category assess your knowledge of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Various types of writing<\/li>\n<li>Characteristics of coherent writing<\/li>\n<li>Effective and ethical research practices<\/li>\n<li>Effective speech and presentation delivery<\/li>\n<li>Effective use of digital media to support communication<\/li>\n<li>Teaching components of writing<\/li>\n<li>Assessing reading, writing, speaking, and listening<\/li>\n<li>Effective oral communication<\/li>\n<li>Awareness of the various perspectives, cultures, and backgrounds to reading, writing, listening, and speaking that students bring to the table<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Praxis-5038-Exam-Outline-01.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Praxis-5038-Outline-01.svg\" alt=\"exam outline for the Praxis English Language Arts: Content Knowledge (5038) exam, which contains 130 selected-response questions and has a time limit of 2.5 hours\" width=\"539.35\" height=\"423.2\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-162173\" role=\"img\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check Out Mometrix's Praxis (5038) Study Guide<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get practice questions, video tutorials, and detailed study lessons<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/praxisii\/english-language-arts.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Study Guide<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/praxisii\/english-language-arts.htm\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"184\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/praxenglartck-18931.jpg\" alt=\" Study Guide\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Exam_Registration\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Exam Registration<\/h2>\n<p>Before registering for the exam, you will need to have an account with Educational Testing Service (ETS) if you are required to take the exam for a teacher education program or state certification. Once you have established your account, you can apply to take the exam.<\/p>\n<p>During the exam registration, you will be asked to select the test-taking format (remote or at a testing center), test location (if you are taking the test at a testing center), and test date. You will also need to pay the $130 exam fee.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"How_to_Study_for_the_Praxis_English_Language_Arts_Exam\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>How to Study for the Praxis English Language Arts Exam<\/h2>\n<p>Think you aren\u2019t a good test-taker? Maybe on a study-time crunch? Or just don\u2019t know how to begin studying? Mometrix has designed a new Study Secrets course to help every student, no matter what study scenario you are in. Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll find in the Study Secrets Course: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Techniques to Conquer Procrastination<\/li>\n<li>Steps to building a Study Plan custom to your learning style<\/li>\n<li>7 Effective Note-Taking Methods<\/li>\n<li>Test-Taking Tips<\/li>\n<li>Memory Techniques and Mnemonics<\/li>\n<li>And much more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Everyone learns differently, so we\u2019ve tailored our Study Secrets Course to ensure every learner has what they need to prepare for their upcoming exam or semester. Click below to check it out!<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/university\/studysecrets\/\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Course Button', 'Course Click', Study Course Click']);\">Study Secrets Online Course<\/a><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Test_Day\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Test Day<\/h2>\n<h3><span id=\"Inperson_Testing\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>In-person Testing<\/h3>\n<p>You should arrive at the testing facility 15-30 minutes before your scheduled exam time. After you arrive, you will need to present two forms of valid, government-issued identification, one of which must be a photo ID.<\/p>\n<p>Personal items will not be allowed into the testing center, so it is best to leave things like your phone, bags, notebooks, and food items at home or in your car.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Athome_Testing\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>At-home Testing<\/h3>\n<p>To take the exam remotely, you must use a laptop or desktop computer (touchscreens and tablets are not allowed). Your computer will need a speaker, microphone, and camera (internal or external). Before exam day, you will need to download and install the ETS Secure Test Browser on your computer. <\/p>\n<p>Your testing environment must be private, with no traffic coming in and out. The area where you take the exam must be clear of all personal items, and you will not be allowed to wear headphones. The proctor will ask you to move the camera around so that your testing area can be observed.<\/p>\n<p>Before you register for remote testing, make sure you meet all the requirements listed, and run a test of the secure browser to ensure your computer can function smoothly.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"How_the_Exam_is_Scored\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>How the Exam is Scored<\/h2>\n<p>Each question answered correctly is worth one raw point. Incorrect and unanswered questions are not penalized, so you should make a guess anytime you do not know the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>Your raw score is converted to a scaled score, and you will receive an official score report about five weeks after you complete the exam.<\/p>\n<p>The passing score in most states is 167, but some states require a different score.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check Out Mometrix's Praxis (5038) Flashcards<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get complex  subjects broken down into easily understandable concepts<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button blue-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/praxisii\/english-language-arts.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Flashcards<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/praxisii\/english-language-arts.htm\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"238\" height=\"184\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/priienglartckflash.jpg\" alt=\" Flashcards\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"FAQs\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>FAQs<\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq-list\">\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How many questions are on the Praxis 5038 exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>There are 130 selected-response questions on the exam.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How long is the Praxis 5038 exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The time limit for the exam is 2.5 hours.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">What is the passing score for the Praxis 5038 exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>There is no set passing score for this exam; it depends on which state you take the exam in. Generally, the passing score is 167.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How much does the Praxis 5038 exam cost?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The examination fee is $130.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"author\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" class=\"author-bio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"author-image\" height=\"127\" width=\"127\" alt=\"Headshot of Mometrix associate Eric Richter.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Eric-Richter-scaled.webp\"><div class=\"author-text\"><p class=\"author-name\">By <span itemprop=\"name\">Eric Richter<\/span><\/p><div class=\"author-desc\"><p>Eric is the Product Development Manager responsible for developing and updating the Mometrix Teacher Certification and K-12 products. 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