VEPT Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield VEPT facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. The wound exhibited signs of copious drainage requiring medical intervention. Copious means… → Maximal.
2. In the VEPT Sentence Repetition section, which of the following is considered the MOST critical component for achieving a high score? → Repeating the sentence with the exact words, rhythm, and intonation.
3. Which of the following correctly combines the fragments 'was late for the meeting' / 'because of the traffic' / 'the manager' into a complete sentence? → Because of the traffic, the manager was late for the meeting.
4. The old man was benevolent with his fortune. Benevolent means… → Kind.
5. The politician's speech was criticized for being ______ and full of vague promises rather than concrete policy proposals. → ambiguous
6. During the 60-second VEPT Typing section, what is the primary task the test-taker is required to perform? → Copy a passage of text exactly as it appears on the screen.
7. Besides spelling errors, which of the following would also lower a test-taker's accuracy score in the VEPT Typing section? → Failing to use correct punctuation or capitalization.
8. Which of the following words best completes the sentence: 'The ancient manuscript was so ______ that the historians had to handle it with extreme care.'? → fragile
9. The attorney accused the witness of defaming the defendant. Defaming means… → Slandering.
10. The doctor was known as a charlatan over the years of his practice. Charlatan means… → Quack.
11. The aural component of balance is critical for postural control during ambulation. Aural means related to the… → Ear.
12. What is the primary goal of the summary portion of the VEPT Summary and Opinion Writing task? → To assess the ability to identify, comprehend, and restate the main ideas of a passage.
13. Which sentence correctly uses the subjunctive mood? → The doctor recommended that she rest for a full week.
14. Which sentence has the correct adjective order? → They found a beautiful old Italian painting.
15. In the read-aloud section, candidates are given 30 seconds to read each passage. → TRUE
16. In the 'Read Aloud' section of the VEPT, why is it important to read with prosody (expression and intonation)? → It demonstrates a deeper understanding of the text's meaning and structure.
17. The company's new marketing campaign was designed to be deliberately provocative in order to ______ significant media attention and public discussion. → generate
18. Which sentence uses correct subject-verb agreement? → Neither the manager nor the employees were informed.
19. Which of the following actions should a test-taker AVOID during the 'Read Aloud' task? → Reading in a monotone voice with no variation in pitch.
20. The sentence builds consist of 10 items → TRUE
21. Which of the following is a key characteristic of a high-scoring opinion statement in the VEPT writing task? → It clearly states a viewpoint and provides a brief supporting reason or justification.
22. Which sentence correctly uses a relative clause? → The restaurant where we ate last night has closed down.
23. In the conversations, do candidates have to immediately answer the comprehension question asked by the examiner with a word or short phrase. → TRUE
24. The repeats section consists of 16 items → TRUE
25. Which sentence uses the correct comparative or superlative form? → Of all the candidates, he scored the highest.
26. The VEPT Typing section primarily assesses a test-taker's ability to do which of the following? → Transcribe a given text quickly and accurately.
27. The convicted criminal absconded prior to the sentencing phase of the trial. Absconded means… → Departed secretly.
28. Which sentence correctly uses reported speech? → She said that she was tired and wanted to rest.
29. The cathode of a battery was removed. Cathode means… → Negative pole.
30. Which sentence correctly uses the passive voice? → The report has been completed by the entire team.