Our Office Grammar and Spelling Test gives you objective data before the hiring decision is made. Candidates complete the assessment online and you get the score report the moment they finish.
Four test options are available: Spelling, Grammar, Proofreading, and Business Communications. Use one or combine them based on what the role requires.
Every applicant says they have strong communication skills. But writing errors in emails, reports, and documents cost you time, credibility, and client trust.
EmployTest offers flexible per-test pricing for low to medium hiring volume, with no annual license or expensive contracts required.
Written communication is one of the most -needed skills employers look for in new hires, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). Yet interviews and resumes rarely show whether a candidate can actually write clearly.
Poor writing slows your team down. Miscommunication leads to missed details and errors that reach your customers. For roles involving emails, reports, or client correspondence, a single careless message can damage trust.
A pre-employment spelling and grammar test removes the guesswork. Read more about why a grammar test matters in job interviews and how to use the results in your screening process.
The Office Grammar and Spelling Tests include four standalone modules to choose from.
Spelling Test (20 Questions) – Candidates identify correctly and incorrectly spelled words.
Grammar Test (20 Questions) – Covers sentence structure, subject-verb agreement, punctuation, and correct word usage.
Proofreading – Candidates review sample office text and catch errors in context.
Business Communications (Grammar and Spelling) – Combines grammar and spelling in a workplace writing context.
Use this spelling and grammar test for employment any time written communication is part of the daily role. These positions benefit most:
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Nearly every candidate describes themselves as a strong communicator. Writing is one of the easiest skills to overstate on a resume.
Interviews rarely surface grammar issues. Reference checks don’t test writing accuracy. And by the time you notice problems on the job, the cost has already hit your team. According to SHRM, a single bad hire costs $4,683 on average, not including lost productivity.
A pre-employment grammar test solves this with the same questions, the same conditions, and objective results for every applicant. You compare candidates on an equal footing, something a writing sample or resume claim can’t give you.
Every completed Office Grammar and Spelling Test generates an instant report delivered directly to your account. It includes:
Overall Score as a Percentage: How the candidate performed across all questions in the module.
Percentile Ranking: Where this candidate stands compared to all others in the EmployTest database.
Performance Band: Caution, Moderate, or High, a fast visual indicator for quick screening.
Question-by-Question Breakdown: Correct and incorrect answers with time spent per question, so you can see exactly where a candidate struggled.
Reports arrive the moment the candidate finishes. No waiting, no chasing, no follow-up calls needed.
Getting started takes minutes. Here is how the process works:
This process fits into any existing hiring workflow. Most hiring managers complete setup and send their first test in under five minutes.
What is a grammar assessment test?
A grammar assessment test is a structured pre-employment screening tool that measures a candidate’s written communication ability. It evaluates grammar rules, spelling accuracy, punctuation, and sentence structure, skills that come up in email, documentation, and client communication every day.
What does the Office Grammar and Spelling Test measure?
The test covers four areas: spelling accuracy, grammar and sentence structure, proofreading ability, and business communication writing. Each module uses questions written to reflect real workplace writing tasks, not academic exercises or trick questions.
How is this different from reviewing a writing sample?
Writing samples are self-selected and polished. Candidates pick their best work. A standardized pre-employment spelling test gives every candidate the same questions under the same conditions. The result is consistent and comparable across your entire applicant pool in a way a writing sample cannot provide.
Is the office grammar and spelling test timed?
Yes. Candidates complete the assessment under timed conditions, which reflects the real pace of most office roles. Your score report includes time-per-question data so you can see where each candidate slowed down or needed extra time.
Can I assign multiple test modules together?
Yes. The Spelling, Grammar, Proofreading, and Business Communications modules can be assigned individually or together. Each completed module uses one test credit, so you can scale the assessment to match the writing demands of the specific role you are filling.
How much does this cost?
Pricing is simple and flexible as your needs change. Each test completed uses one test credit. (See pricing for credits)
Can I get a free sample before I purchase?
Yes, just visit Try for Free to provide your information and we’ll send a free sample of the test you request.
