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GED GED-Reading GED Reasoning Through Language Arts Exam Practice Test

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Question 1

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The narrator tries to appease her friend by saying, "It’s only make-believe," but her friend cries out, "No! It isn’t! You know it isn’t!" (lines 39–42). With what are the girls wrestling?

Options:

A.

entertain

B.

describe

C.

explain

D.

teach

E.

hurt

Question 2

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In his Wild Orphans project, Gerry Ellis is including information about the people who “are dedicating their lives to rescuing and rehabilitating” (lines 30-31) the orphaned animals.

What part of his project will this information promote?

Options:

A.

warning other photographers of the risks of animal photography

B.

encouraging people to get involved with wildlife conservation

C.

finding homes for the orphaned animals

D.

increasing the funding for photographic research

E.

moving governments to restrict access to these animals

Question 3

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What does the comparison “They were a couple that, like the slough spread out northwest behind them, flowed two ways” (lines 2–5) tell the reader about Molly and Ray?

Options:

A.

They are slow moving.

B.

They make decisions quickly.

C.

They have traveled extensively.

D.

They are opposites in many ways.

E.

They have lived in two different countries.

Question 4

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How does Helen Keller characterize herself at the beginning of the excerpt?

Options:

A.

quiet and withdrawn

B.

noisy and uncontrolled

C.

bored and indifferent

D.

eager and interested

E.

cheerful and fun-loving

Question 5

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Based on the information in this excerpt, what opportunity do ten-year-olds value?

Options:

A.

take class field trips

B.

escape from the adult world

C.

participate in competitive games

D.

discover future job opportunities

E.

accept after-school responsibilities

Question 6

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Which aspect of Stateport would most likely attract a historian who is doing research?

Options:

A.

a variety of mobile homes

B.

the farms and industries

C.

the educational system

D.

converted townhouses

E.

Civil War locations

Question 7

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When might Grandmother feel that it is important to give a grandchild advice like this?

Options:

A.

debating a political topic

B.

refusing to try new things

C.

choosing right over wrong

D.

playing on a baseball team

E.

learning to operate a computer

Question 8

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The fish "have no pathway where they go" (line 5) because they are swimming in water. How does the speaker seem to feel about this situation?

Options:

A.

natural

B.

pathetic

C.

intelligent

D.

backward

E.

dangerous

Question 9

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Why has the narrator stopped playing golf?

Options:

A.

He has grown bored with the sport.

B.

The clubs are too short for him now.

C.

He has difficulty bending over.

D.

No one will play with him.

E.

He cannot afford to play anymore.

Question 10

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What emotion do the people share with the fish when they are "peering, peering there" (line 10)?

Options:

A.

happiness

B.

loneliness

C.

curiosity

D.

distress

E.

anxiety

Question 11

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Why is "Mama Africa" an appropriate nickname for Makeba?

Options:

A.

She has several children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

B.

She has traveled throughout the continent of Africa.

C.

She has lived in South Africa.

D.

She sings of African people, culture and traditions.

E.

She sings in her mother tongue, Xhosa.

Question 12

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The second paragraph, lines 9–16, describes the mouse’s reaction to being in the trap. What does this description suggest about the mouse?

Options:

A.

makes no attempt to get loose

B.

attempts to win sympathy and a reprieve

C.

cowers in fear

D.

stays calm even in the face of death

E.

is smarter than Maud Martha and has an escape planned

Question 13

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If the speaker of this poem were still under the influence of the powerful experience described in this poem, what might he or she discuss with an old friend later in the evening?

Options:

A.

pain and ridicule of childhood

B.

comforts and joys of childhood

C.

how much money each makes

D.

how they grew apart

E.

carefree days of adolescence

Question 14

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How might an individual who believes in "straight" criticism best be characterized?

Options:

A.

understands that feelings are important

B.

believes that others may find it hard to accept suggestions

C.

admires those who offer indirect recommendations

D.

believes that the most direct approach is always the best

E.

refuses to discuss alternatives or other solutions

Question 15

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Harlem is an area of New York City known for its African American and Latino cultures. Langston Hughes knew this area well.

How might a teacher in Harlem today use this poem to inspire young children?

Options:

A.

review the history of Harlem

B.

ask children to defer their dreams

C.

guide children to value their goals

D.

protect children from disappointment

E.

encourage children to help their parents

Question 16

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Based on the last part of this scene, which one of the following is the most likely reason Tom gives in to Amanda’s request?

Options:

A.

He agrees that Amanda’s request is Laura’s last chance.

B.

He remembers a person at his work who might be a good match for Laura.

C.

He cannot cope any other way with his mother’s nagging.

D.

He wants to get Laura away from her glass animals.

E.

He wants to prove to his mother that her plan is foolish.

Question 17

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If the author were to rewrite this excerpt for television, his writing would be most suited to what kind of TV show?

Options:

A.

game show

B.

sports event

C.

situation comedy

D.

documentary

E.

mystery series

Question 18

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How can someone “taste and smell the stars” (line 9)?

Options:

A.

studying astronomy

B.

living by society’s rules

C.

ignoring the needs of others

D.

reaching out for all life has to offer

E.

viewing both old and new movies

Question 19

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To be funny, the narrator exaggerates the truth. Which of the following is an example of an exaggeration?

Options:

A.

Some people need glasses to read.

B.

It is harder for older people to climb stairs.

C.

Some people prefer to stay at home at night.

D.

The narrator has difficulty hearing people read aloud.

E.

Revolving doors revolve much faster than they used to.

Question 20

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What does “vulnerable” (line 16) mean?

Options:

A.

secure

B.

unprotected

C.

strengthened

D.

hidden

E.

public

Question 21

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Based on this excerpt, what is driving Boy Willie to scrape together the money to buy Sutter’s land?

Options:

A.

fascination with historical artifacts

B.

desire to be independent

C.

competition with Doaker

D.

plans to go into politics

E.

jealousy of his sister

Question 22

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How does Mrs. Peters react to Mrs. Hale in the excerpt?

Options:

A.

She tries to make Mrs. Hale feel better.

B.

She becomes angry at Mrs. Hale.

C.

She ignores Mrs. Hale.

D.

She confirms whatever Mrs. Hale says.

E.

She seems to idolize Mrs. Hale.

Question 23

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When Diana asks for a leash, Howard says he’ll get her a baseball bat. What is Howard’s opinion of what Diana should do with the cat she catches?

Options:

A.

take it to the humane society

B.

put it back out in the street

C.

dry it off and check it over

D.

try to find the cat’s owner

E.

give it to Frank

Question 24

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Which statement reveals the encouraging tone the Human Resources Manager wants to convey?

Options:

A.

"We have been trying, with little success, to hire a number of new people" (line 6)

B.

"Unfortunately, other companies in our area are trying to do the same thing" (line 7)

C.

"having a difficult time finding enough qualified people" (line 8)

D.

"Effective immediately, we are implementing a new reward system" (line 13)

E.

"Since the person must successfully complete 90 days of employment" (line 21)

Question 25

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The cat in this excerpt clearly expresses his feelings to Diana when she catches him. Which one of the following people probably feels the same way as the cat?

Options:

A.

a lawyer winning a trial

B.

a fisherman with no catch

C.

a batter hitting a home run

D.

a politician accepting a bribe

E.

a general fighting off invaders

Question 26

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Why doesn’t Don Quixote pay attention to Sancho Panza’s cries and warnings about the “giants”?

Options:

A.

believes the giants are weak, and the battle will be easy

B.

is convinced that Sancho Panza is afraid and mistaken

C.

is preoccupied planning a sneak attack

D.

suggests that Sancho Panza is trying to trick him

E.

is worried about the health of his horse Rosinante

Question 27

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As a child, how did the narrator probably behave when caught doing something wrong?

Options:

A.

tried to squirm out of punishment by stretching the truth

B.

accepted punishment with patience

C.

blamed someone else for his errors

D.

ran away and hid in a corner

E.

cried piteously for mercy and forgiveness

Question 28

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What is the significance of the pauses in Tarto’s words, indicated by the three periods, as in line 2, lines 4–5, line 14, and line 37?

Options:

A.

unable to speak the language

B.

happy in his friend’s house

C.

embarrassed about his message

D.

speaking quickly without thinking

E.

older than Anatou

Question 29

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Which one of Berniece’s character traits is revealed when doaker says twice that "Berniece ain’t gonna sell that piano" (lines 10-11 and 16-17).

Options:

A.

low self-esteem

B.

laziness

C.

strength of will

D.

shyness

E.

enthusiasm

Question 30

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Suppose that Granny saw a robbery in progress. Based on her character as revealed in this excerpt and assuming she was healthy, what might she do?

Options:

A.

run the other way

B.

attempt to help in some way

C.

ignore the problem

D.

get hysterical

E.

wait for someone else to come

Question 31

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Earlier in this story, Maud Martha’s Gramma Ernestine dies. Maud Martha thinks to herself, “I never saw anyone die before . . . but I’m seeing somebody die right now.”

How does this situation relate to the encounter Maud Martha has with the mouse?

Options:

A.

inattention to death

B.

reverence for life and death

C.

sense of self-discipline and duty

D.

curiosity about experiences she hasn’t had before

E.

ability to communicate with all living creatures

Question 32

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By the end of this excerpt, Tarto and Anatou are no longer listening to each other. What does this indicate about the change in their relationship?

Options:

A.

Anatou is already beginning to separate herself from Tarto’s community.

B.

Tarto will learn to forgive his father for not making peace with Anatou.

C.

Tarto’s understanding will allow Anatou to return to the village.

D.

Anatou will be turned into an ice wolf and become Tarto’s pet.

E.

Tarto can return to his seal hunting after Anatou leaves.

Question 33

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What is suggested about Engel’s attitude toward coyotes by his statement, "I began to marvel at these uninvited guests. Why, I wondered, is the coyote so successful, despite persistent attempts by people to eradicate it" (lines 63–67)?

Options:

A.

confusion

B.

anger

C.

fascination

D.

fear

E.

annoyance

Question 34

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Why is the author’s final sentence effective in summarizing the entire excerpt?

Options:

A.

It suggests the agony of Manuel’s situation.

B.

It describes the danger of sunstroke.

C.

It describes the scene as if it were a dream.

D.

It gives the reader information about fruit picking.

E.

It adds humor to an otherwise serious story.

Question 35

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What does Maggie think might turn the road to "gumbo" (line 27)?

Options:

A.

poor drivers

B.

bad weather

C.

logging trucks

D.

construction vehicles

E.

large numbers of campers

Question 36

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Earlier in the story, Ray is driving a herd of cattle when a blizzard hits. He continues with the cattle drive, making decisions to protect the animals.

How does this picture of Ray fit with the picture of him revealed in this excerpt?

Options:

A.

relies on others to provide leadership

B.

treats animals with more respect than people

C.

approaches problems carefully

D.

creates problems from nothing

E.

doesn’t use his head to solve problems

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