GED Test (High School Equivalency) · Reasoning Through Language Arts

Grammar, Vocabulary and Reading

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  1. Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
  2. Which word is spelled correctly?
  3. Which sentence uses the correct punctuation?
  4. Which word correctly completes the sentence? The weather was much ______ yesterday than it is today.
  5. Which sentence is a complete sentence?
  6. Which sentence has a subject-verb agreement error?
  7. What is the meaning of the word 'reluctant' in the sentence 'He was reluctant to sign the contract'?
  8. Which word is a synonym for 'abundant'?
  9. Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?
  10. Which sentence uses the apostrophe correctly?
  11. Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?
  12. Which word best completes the sentence? The scientist's theory was ______ because it was supported by years of evidence.
  13. Which sentence is written in the passive voice?
  14. Which transition word best shows contrast? The plan was simple; ______, it took months to finish.
  15. Which of the following is a fact rather than an opinion?
  16. Which sentence has correct parallel structure?
  17. What is the main idea of a paragraph?
  18. Which type of writing is mainly meant to convince the reader to agree with a position?
  19. A passage says, 'The library's new hours will help students who work in the afternoon.' What can be inferred?
  20. Which word is the best replacement for 'big' in a formal essay: 'a big increase in prices'?
  21. Which of the following is the best thesis statement for an essay on recycling?
  22. According to the passage, when did the library close before the change?
  23. What is the main idea of the passage?
  24. Which detail best supports the idea that the new hours were a good decision?
  25. How many hours of sleep do doctors recommend for adults?
  26. What is the purpose of the last sentence of the passage?
  27. Which statement can be concluded from the passage?

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