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VCLA Practice Test 2026 — Free VCLA Exam Prep Questions

The VCLA is the communication and literacy test Virginia requires of most prospective teachers and other school professionals seeking licensure. This practice set covers the multiple-choice skills of both subtests: reading comprehension, analysis, summarizing and graphic interpretation, and the writing objectives on purpose, organization, sentence construction, usage and mechanics.

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Which revision corrects all of the errors in the sentence below?

"Me and my brother was hoping to visit the museum, it was closed for renovations."

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Exam essentials

VCLA format, scoring & key facts

Testing time4 hr
Passing scoreScaled score of 235 on each subtest and a total (Reading + Writing) of 470; one subtest may fall below 235 if the total is 470 or higher
Sections2
Question typesReading Subtest (091): approximately 40 multiple-choice items. Writing Subtest (092): approximately 40 multiple-choice items, 3 short-answer items, 1 written summary assignment, and 1 written composition assignment.

Facts last verified Oct 5, 2026. Source: www.va.nesinc.com/PageView.aspx?f=HTML_FRAG%5CGENRB_AboutTheVCLA.html. Always confirm details with VDOE / Pearson before your exam.

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Content outline

What the VCLA covers

Every PrepBanq VCLA test covers the official content areas; the test owner does not publish weights.

Content domainOur practice questions
Reading Subtest (091)Objectives 0001–0005: word meaning, main idea and details, relationships among ideas, critical reasoning, and summarizing, outlining and interpreting graphic information.
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Writing Subtest (092)Objectives 0006–0011 (multiple choice) on purpose and audience, unity and development, organization, sentence construction, usage and mechanics, plus short-answer revision, a written summary and a composition.
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VCLA FAQ

How long is the VCLA exam?

Testing time for the VCLA is 4 hours.

What is the passing score for the VCLA?

VCLA passing standard: Scaled score of 235 on each subtest and a total (Reading + Writing) of 470; one subtest may fall below 235 if the total is 470 or higher.

What is on the VCLA?

The VCLA covers Reading Subtest (091), Writing Subtest (092).

Who administers the VCLA?

The Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA) is administered by VDOE / Pearson.

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