PERT Writing Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the PERT Writing Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the PERT Writing exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 19 exam terms across 7 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the PERT Writing Vocabulary Game
Punctuation
Sentence structure
Grammar and usage
Rhetorical development
Argument and support
Rhetorical effect
Research and attribution
Sources for these terms (13)
- Florida's Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (P.E.R.T.) Student Study Guide · Source checked 2026-11-03
- P.E.R.T. Diagnostic Instruction Manual, June 4, 2012 · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Florida's B.E.S.T. Standards for English Language Arts, Glossary of Terms · Source checked 2026-11-03
- U.S. Government Publishing Office Style Manual, 2016 · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Clauses · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Thesis · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Focus · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Subject-verb agreement · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Tense · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Fused sentence · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Case · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Adverb · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Plural · Source checked 2026-11-03
About the PERT Writing Exam
The PERT Writing subtest is a 30-question computer-adaptive test used by Florida public colleges and universities to place students into appropriate English and composition courses. It contains 25 scored questions and 5 unscored field-test items. The exam is untimed and covers grammar and usage, sentence structure, punctuation, word choice, paragraph organization, and rhetorical effectiveness. Students who score 103 or above qualify for college-level English composition without remediation.
Exam sponsor: Florida Department of Education (FLDOE). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
30 questions
Time Limit
Untimed (approx. 45–60 minutes)
Passing Score
103+ for college-level English placement
Exam / Certification Fees
Free at most Florida public institutions; small fee may apply at some testing centers
Exam sponsor websiteFees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the PERT Writing vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the PERT Writing vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 19 PERT Writing terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the PERT Writing terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is the PERT Writing subtest?
The PERT Writing subtest is a 30-question computer-adaptive multiple-choice exam administered by the Florida Department of Education. It is used by Florida public colleges and universities to determine whether students are ready for college-level English composition courses or need developmental (remedial) coursework first.
What score do I need to place into college English on the PERT Writing test?
You need a score of 103 or above to qualify for college-level English Composition (such as ENC 1101) at Florida public institutions. Scores below 103 result in placement into developmental English courses that must be completed before enrolling in college-level composition.