The forms are equivalent and designed to measure understanding of meaning in a context, as well as grammatical ability. The forms utilize a 75 question, four-choice multiple choice cloze format.
Students do no writing.
Each passage involves common situations experienced by students and encountered in most teaching materials. ESL programs modify the cut-off scores to fit their curriculum and number of levels offered. Test booklets, answer sheets, pencils, timer, answer keys. Dictionaries are not allowed. Otherwise, use alternate forms.