Praxis English Language Arts 5038 Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Praxis English Language Arts 5038 Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the Praxis English Language Arts 5038 exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 19 exam terms across 5 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 Praxis English Language Arts 5038 Vocabulary Game
Literature and genre
Informational texts and rhetoric
Language use and vocabulary
Writing and research
Speaking and listening
Sources for these terms (19)
- Praxis English Language Arts: Content Knowledge (5038) Study Companion · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Sonnet | Academy of American Poets · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Ballad | Academy of American Poets · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Stanza | Academy of American Poets · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Haiku | Academy of American Poets · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Simile | Academy of American Poets · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Rhyme | Academy of American Poets · Source checked 2026-11-03
- IRONY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary · Source checked 2026-11-03
- SATIRE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary · Source checked 2026-11-03
- AFFIX | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary · Source checked 2026-11-03
- CLAUSE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary · Source checked 2026-11-03
- CREOLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary · Source checked 2026-11-03
- SYNTAX | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary · Source checked 2026-11-03
- THESIS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary · Source checked 2026-11-03
- ESSAY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary · Source checked 2026-11-03
- CITE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary · Source checked 2026-11-03
- SPEECH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy: Appendix A, Glossary of Key Terms · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Framework for Proficiency: Proficiency Scales and Rubrics · Source checked 2026-11-03
About the Praxis 5038 Exam
Praxis English Language Arts: Content Knowledge (5038) is the ETS secondary English licensure exam focused on literature, informational texts, rhetoric, grammar, vocabulary, writing, speaking, and listening. The current official blueprint uses three weighted areas: Reading (38%), Language Use and Vocabulary (25%), and Writing, Speaking, and Listening (37%).
Exam sponsor: ETS / Pearson VUE. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
130 questions
Time Limit
2h 30m
Passing Score
Varies by state (167 is a common benchmark, but verify your state)
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Praxis ELA 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 Praxis ELA vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 19 Praxis ELA 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 Praxis ELA terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the ETS / Pearson VUE content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
How many questions are on Praxis 5038 and how long is it?
ETS lists Praxis English Language Arts: Content Knowledge (5038) as 130 selected-response questions in 2 hours and 30 minutes. The computer-delivered exam may include a variety of selected-response formats, including single-answer, multi-select, and interactive response types.
What content areas matter most on Praxis 5038?
The official ETS study companion weights Reading at 38%, Language Use and Vocabulary at 25%, and Writing, Speaking, and Listening at 37%. That means nearly three quarters of the exam sits in reading analysis plus writing/communication decisions, so those should dominate your timed practice.