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| Welcome to the Language Skills Test (LST) Web site.
This site will provide you with all the information you need to prepare
for the Language Skills Test. The LST is required of all students
wishing to major in journalism and mass communication. The test must
be completed satisfactorily prior to enrollment in JMC2033, Writing
for the Mass Media.
This Web site includes links to Skills Tested, Exercises and Sample Tests. Answer keys are provided with all exercises. If you're having difficulty with the exercises, you should refer to the texts listed below for further instruction. The sample tests are written in the same format as the LST. You can assess your readiness to take the LST by taking the sample tests. Answer keys can be found at the end of each test. The LST is administered weekly throughout the school year (except when classes are not in session). The Language Skills Test is offered Monday-Friday, from 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. in the Student Services Center (Gaylord Hall, Room 2520). You do not need to sign up to take the test. The LST takes about 45 minutes to complete. Results are available immediately. The LST consists of 80 questions that are grouped into four sections: spelling; frequently confused words and irregular verb forms; identifying parts of speech and parts of a sentence; and general language skills. You will have 90 minutes to complete the test. Students must get 70 percent (56 correct) to pass the exam. Students should use the following books for preparation: Media Writer's Handbook, by George T. Arnold Working With Words (4th ed.), by Brian S. Brooks, et al. A Pocket Style Manual (2nd ed.), by Diana Hacker When Words Collide (5th ed.), by Lauren Kessler and Duncan McDonald
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