{"id":22471,"date":"2016-04-21T21:42:33","date_gmt":"2016-04-21T21:42:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/?page_id=22471"},"modified":"2026-03-14T16:38:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T21:38:58","slug":"middle-school-english","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/praxis-ii\/middle-school-english\/","title":{"rendered":"Praxis<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Middle School English Language Arts (5047) Practice Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Praxis<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Middle School English Language Arts exam is designed to measure the knowledge and skills that are essential for entry-level middle school English Language Arts teachers.<\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cStart Test\u201d above to take a free Praxis Middle School English Language Arts practice test, and check out our premium-quality Praxis test prep resources by clicking the links below!<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/university\/praxisela\/?utm_source=academy&amp;utm_medium=header&amp;utm_campaign=academy-mu-ads&amp;utm_content=praxmsela-test\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Course Button', 'Course Click', 'PrIIMSELA5047 Course Click']);\">Praxis MS ELA Online Course<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/praxisii\/middle-school.htm\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Guide Button', 'Guide Click', 'PrIIMSELA5047 Guide Click']);\">Praxis Study Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/praxisii\/middle-school.htm\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Flashcard Button', 'Flashcard Button Click', 'PrIIMSELA5047 Flashcard Click']);\">Praxis Flashcards<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Exam_Outline\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Exam Outline<\/h2>\n<p>The Praxis Middle School English Language Arts exam contains 110 selected-response questions and two constructed-response questions, and you will be given a time limit of 160 minutes (2 hours and 40 minutes).<\/p>\n<p>The exam is split into four content categories, which are designed to cover the various competencies and points of knowledge that an ELA educator should possess.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Praxis-5047-Exam-Outline-01.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Praxis-5047-Outline-01.svg\" alt=\"exam outline for the Praxis Middle School English Language Arts (5047) exam, which contains 112 questions and has a time limit of 160 minutes\" width=\"565.8\" height=\"466.9\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-177722\" role=\"img\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"I_Reading_(51_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>I. Reading (51 questions)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this category assess your knowledge of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>General knowledge<\/li>\n<li>Literature<\/li>\n<li>Informational texts and rhetoric<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"II_Language_Use_and_Vocabulary_(16_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>II. Language Use and Vocabulary (16 questions)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this category assess your knowledge of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Standard English grammar, syntax, and mechanics<\/li>\n<li>Determining word meanings using context, affixes, and syntax<\/li>\n<li>Print and digital reference materials<\/li>\n<li>Dialect and diction variations across regions and time periods<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"III_Writing,_Speaking,_and_Listening_(26_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>III. Writing, Speaking, and Listening (26 questions)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this category assess your knowledge of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Distinct characteristics of various types of writing<\/li>\n<li>Characteristics of clear and coherent writing<\/li>\n<li>Effective research practices<\/li>\n<li>Effective speech\/presentation delivery<\/li>\n<li>Methods used to appeal to specific audiences<\/li>\n<li>Effective written arguments with strong supporting evidence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"IV_English_Language_Arts_Instruction_(19_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>IV. English Language Arts Instruction (19 questions)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this category assess your knowledge of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Supporting language acquisition and vocabulary development for diverse learners<\/li>\n<li>Instructing students to participate productively in collaborative discussions<\/li>\n<li>Instructing students to communicate effectively and appropriately<\/li>\n<li>Grouping and differentiated instruction<\/li>\n<li>Choosing texts for students based on interests and availability<\/li>\n<li>Teaching adolescent reading<\/li>\n<li>Teaching components of writing<\/li>\n<li>Formative and summative assessment of reading, listening, speaking, and writing<\/li>\n<li>Incorporating student input into the design and use of English Language Arts curriculum and assessments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/university\/praxisela\/\" class=\"mobile-ad\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Mobile Ad', 'Mobile Click', PrIIMSELA5047 Mobile Click']);\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Praxis-MS-ELA-Mobile-Ad.webp\" alt=\"20% off coupon for the Praxis MS ELA online course.\" width=\"353\" height=\"354\"><\/a>\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 Middle School English Language Arts 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\/middle-school.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\/middle-school.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\/praxmsela5047-41212.jpg\" alt=\" Study Guide\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Registration\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Registration<\/h2>\n<p>To register for the Praxis Middle School ELA exam, you will need to create an online account with ETS. Through this account, you can submit an application to take the exam.<\/p>\n<p>During 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 $156 exam fee.<\/p>\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>On the day of your exam, you should plan to arrive at the testing center 15-30 minutes before the scheduled testing appointment. For the check-in process, you will be asked to provide a printed copy of your admission ticket and two forms of valid identification.<\/p>\n<p>You will also be asked to store all personal items, such as your cell phone, wallet, and keys, in a secure locker before entering the testing area.<\/p>\n<p>Once the check-in process is complete and you are fully approved for testing, you will be led to the testing station and given a brief tutorial on the testing system.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Remote_Testing\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Remote Testing<\/h3>\n<p>To take the exam remotely, you must use a laptop or desktop computer that has the ETS Secure Test Browser downloaded and installed on it. This is the browser you must use to take the exam. You will also need a functioning webcam, speakers, and a microphone.<\/p>\n<p>When you check in to take the exam, the remote proctor will ask you to show proof of identification and to move your webcam around the room so that your testing area can be observed. Once the proctor has approved your testing area, they will walk you through the testing process and begin your exam.<\/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>Your Praxis Middle School English Language Arts exam score is based on the number of questions you answer correctly (your raw score). Your raw score is converted to a scaled score. The scaled score you need to obtain differs slightly depending on which state you take the exam in, but most states require a minimum scaled score of 164.<\/p>\n<p>You should receive an official score report about five weeks after testing.<\/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 Middle School English Language Arts 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\/middle-school.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\/middle-school.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\/priimsela5047flash.jpg\" alt=\" Flashcards\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"PraxMSELA5047Course\" class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Praxis_Middle_School_ELA_Online_Prep_Course\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Praxis Middle School ELA Online Prep Course<\/h2>\n<p>If you want to be fully prepared, Mometrix offers an <strong>online Praxis Middle School ELA prep course<\/strong> designed to give you everything you need to succeed!<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what you&#8217;ll find in the Praxis Middle School ELA course:<\/p>\n<div class=\"mocblurb\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"moclessons\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocpqs\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocvideos\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocflash\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocmoney\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocmobile\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Everyone learns differently, so we&#8217;ve tailored the Praxis Middle School ELA online prep course to ensure every learner has what they need to prepare for the Praxis Middle School ELA exam.<\/p>\n<p>Click below to check it out!<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/university\/praxisela\/?utm_source=academy&amp;utm_medium=button&amp;utm_campaign=academy-mu-ads&amp;utm_content=praxisela\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Course Button', 'Course Click', 'PraxMSELA5047 Course Click']);\"><button class=\"buttontranscript\">Start Your Praxis Middle School ELA Online Course<\/button><\/a><\/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 Middle School English Language Arts exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>There are 112 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 Middle School English Language Arts 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 160 minutes.<\/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 Middle School English Language Arts exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The passing score requirements for this exam are different depending on which state you take the exam in.<\/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 Middle School English Language Arts 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 $156.<\/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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