DELNA Screening English Language Test Information

For University of Washington use ONLY.

The DELNA Screening test given by the University of Washington's Testing Center is for University of Washington students only. The results will not be sent to another institution. To learn more about the University of Washington's English Language Proficiency Requirement, please visit the UW Registrar website.

FEE:
Test fee is $20.00, payable to University of Washington by cash or check only.
REGISTRATION:

Pre-registration is required. Please contact the Testing office at oeatests@u.washington.edu or 206-543-1170 to schedule your test date. You may also register in person at 440 Schmitz Hall.
SCORES: Results from the test will be posted to the UW Student Database and also will be available for pick-up at the testing center two business days following the test.

ON THE DAY OF THE TEST:

The examinee must bring picture identification and know her/his UW student number. If you arrive without photo identification or after the scheduled test time, you will not be admitted to the examination. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled test time.

No aids are permitted during the test. You may not bring dictionaries, books, scratch paper, calculators, or notebooks with you on the day of the test.
RETESTS: This is a one-time assessment; there are no retests.

To request disability accommodation for testing, please contact the OEA Testing Center at (206) 543-1170 or via email at oeatests@u.washington.edu before registering for the test.

The DELNA SCREENING

The DELNA Screening is made up of two tasks.  Sample questions are provided. The tasks include:

Vocabulary
Time allowed: Practice time + 7 minutes

This task is designed to assess your knowledge of the meanings of words you are likely to come across in academic texts. You are given definitions and have to match these with words of a similar meaning.  You will have just seven minutes to complete all 27 items.

Speed Reading
Time allowed: Practice time + 10 minutes

In this task you are given a text that has been "doctored" to include an additional word in each line. You are asked to speed read the text and click on the word in each line "that does not belong".  The text is on a topic of general academic English and you have 10 minutes to work through 73 lines.

Sample Questions
Please note that the examples below are not from the actual test.

A. Vocabulary
You must choose the right word to go with each meaning, as shown below.
Select the letter that corresponds to the correct word for each meaning.

Here is an example.

A B C D E F
o o o o o o   procession
o o o o o o   sudden attack
o o o o o o   dangerous situation

a. pretend       c. parade         e. link
b. bellow         d. raid              f. emergency

You answer it the following way.

A B C D E F
o o ● o o o       procession
o o o ● o o       sudden attack
o o o o o ●       dangerous situation

a. pretend       c. parade         e. link
b. bellow         d. raid              f. emergency

Note:  The University of Washington offers the computer-based version of this assessment; for this task you will click on a pop-up menu next to the word and then click on the word from the pop-up menu that matches it.

B. Speed Reading
In the following passage there is a word in each line that does not belong. Select the word in each line and then check your answers with the passage beneath. The word that you should have selected will be highlighted.

Here is an example.

Some public libraries have developed ways to personal
capture the attention print and interest of younger library patrons. One
library in the United Kingdom has space on its website for can
teenagers to write book and music reviews you of library materials and they
are encouraged to participate in the development of library collections from.

You answer it the following way.

Some public libraries have developed ways to personal
capture the attention print and interest of younger library patrons. One
library in the United Kingdom has space on its website for can
teenagers to write book and music reviews you of library materials and they
are encouraged to participate in the development of library collections from.

Note:  The University of Washington offers the computer-based version of this assessment; for this task you will click on the word that does not belong and that is highlighted. If you change your mind you simply click on another word which then becomes the highlighted word.