Structure of the NMT Ukrainian Language Test
The NMT Ukrainian Language test contains 30 tasks:
- 10 tasks with selection of one correct answer from four options
- 15 tasks with selection of one correct answer from five options
- 5 tasks on establishing correspondences (logical pairs)
Ukrainian Language is included in the first block along with Mathematics. 120 minutes are allocated for the entire block.
Approximately for Ukrainian Language: 60 minutes (on average 2 minutes per task)
What the Test Checks
The NMT in Ukrainian Language tests knowledge of:
- Orthography — spelling of words, apostrophes, doubled consonants
- Punctuation — punctuation marks in complex sentences, isolated members
- Lexicology — word meanings, synonyms, antonyms
- Morphology — parts of speech, their forms and spelling
- Syntax — sentence structure, word connections
- Stylistics — styles of speech, expressive means
- Text Analysis — understanding content, determining theme and idea
💡 Important: Since 2023, the block does NOT include literature tasks.
How to Prepare Effectively
✅ Strategies for Successful Preparation
- Create notes of complex orthography and punctuation rules for quick review
- Complete 10-15 tasks daily from different topics to reinforce the material
- Read fiction to develop language sense and intuition
📚 Most Important Topics
Orthography:
- Apostrophe spelling
- Doubled consonants
- Writing не (not) and ні (nor) with different parts of speech
- Vowel alternation
Punctuation:
- Complex sentences and punctuation marks in them
- Isolated sentence members
- Parenthetical constructions
- Homogeneous sentence members
Syntax:
- Types of sentences by structure
- Main and secondary sentence members
- Word connections in sentences
Common Student Mistakes
❌ Confusion in writing не and ні — distinguish between negation and intensification
❌ Punctuation mistakes in complex sentences
❌ Incorrect identification of parts of speech — carefully analyze the context
❌ Mechanical application of rules without understanding sentence context
❌ Careless reading of instructions — always read questions twice
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to know stress rules?
Yes, the NMT includes tasks on correct word stress (orthoepy section). Study stress patterns in complex and foreign words.
How many points are needed for philology majors?
For philology majors, typically from 170 points are needed (on a 200-point scale). For top universities — 185-195 points.
Which topics are most important?
The program covers all language topics proportionally. Pay special attention to orthography (не/ні, apostrophes), punctuation (complex sentences), and syntax.
