Praxis · test 5724
Communication and Literacy: Writing (5724)
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At a glance
Exam details
- Format
- Selected-response questions involving usage, sentence correction, revision in context and research skills; 2 essay topics as the basis for writing samples (praxis.ets.org)
- Questions
- 40 selected-response questions, 2 essay questions (praxis.ets.org)
- Time
- 100 minutes, divided into a 40-minute selected-response section and two 30-minute essay sections (praxis.ets.org)
- Fee
- $90.00 (praxis.ets.org)
Details checked against official sources since 2026-11-09.
Where it's used
| State | Passing score |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 162 |
Passing scores are set by each state; source: ETS Praxis passing scores by state.