An assessment that evaluates grammar, vocabulary, text organization, and register in a single writing task would be categorized as which kind of test?

• A. Integrative test
• B. Discrete-point test
• C. Proficiency test
• D. Diagnostic test

Answer: (A)

Integrative assessment asks you to combine multiple language abilities in one performance, which is exactly what this writing task does by evaluating grammar, vocabulary, text organization, and register within a single piece. It looks at how these elements work together to produce cohesive writing, not at each element in isolation. That makes it different from discrete-point tests, which assess individual points separately (like a separate grammar or vocabulary item). It’s not simply about overall ability (proficiency) or diagnosing specific weaknesses (diagnostic) in a single task. So, this task is integrative because it requires the simultaneous use and coordination of multiple language skills in one writing sample.