Practice Test 1 - GED Reasoning Through Language Arts

20 questions. Answer them in any order, then submit to see your score and every explanation.

  1. Which revision of the sentence uses apostrophes correctly?
  2. Which statement best summarizes the main idea of the passage?
  3. Which element most significantly undermines the logical foundation of Dr. Foster's argument?
  4. How does the final sentence relate to the sentence that precedes it?
  5. Which word or phrase best completes the sentence?
  6. In this context, "nominal" most nearly means the change was
  7. Which of the following revisions uses the most formal language and appropriate tone?
  8. What is Mayor Morales's primary purpose in this letter?
  9. A food blogger claims that the slow food movement is concerned with more than just the taste of food; it's also a social and cultural philosophy. Which statement from the passage best supports this claim?
  10. The passage is primarily about which of the following?
  11. The credibility of Dr. Lee's statement as evidence for an economic argument is questionable because...
  12. Choose the transition that best reflects that the second sentence adds a qualification to the first.
  13. Which revision of the sentence uses the most precise and formal language?
  14. Which statement expresses this obligation in a formal and impersonal manner?
  15. What is the author's primary purpose for writing this passage?
  16. What is the central idea of the passage?
  17. Based on the information in the memo, what is the most accurate assessment of the pilot program's results?
  18. Which revision presents this concern in a style appropriate for a formal essay?
  19. Which transition best conveys that the ease on race day was the outcome of her high-altitude training?
  20. Which word provides the most logical transition at the beginning of sentence (3) to show the relationship between the actions described?

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