GED Reasoning Through Language Arts Exam Questions Instant Access

Question 1

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On the basis of the passage, if the author were editing someone else's work, what strategy of criticism would she use?

AShe would try to give her criticism gently but clearly.

BShe would use only harsh, straight-forward criticism and get to the point immediately.

CShe would avoid offering any critical comments no matter how she appraised the writer's work.

DShe would inform the writer that unless she/he changed the work completely she would not be interested in it.

EShe would carefully rewrite the work herself so as not to offend the writer.

Answer : A

Question 2

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What is the main purpose of the new security policies?

Ato assess the risk levels of Bank employees

Bto hold security briefings for Bank employees

Cto become a fundamental priority of the Bank

Dto stop the loss of secret information

Eto protect the safety of Bank employees

Answer : E

Question 3

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Why does the editor (line 27) of a newspaper hedge about the changes in an opinion essay the author has written?

AThe editor is basically dishonest.

BThe editor lacks confidence.

CThe editor has few suggestions about improving the essay.

DThe editor believes in softening her criticism.

EThe editor finds it difficult to express her disapproval of the essay.

Answer : D

Question 4

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What does Fred Ingram imply when he says, ''We have addressed this issue in the past'' (line 17)?

Asent sales promotions to Fred's customers

Bdiscussed Fred's desire to stop traveling

Cspent time exchanging ideas for company policy changes

Dworked together on developing the company's benefits program

Eheld several meetings about Fred's job performance

Answer : B

Question 5

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What did the narrator and his friends like to pretend they were doing when they were out in the woods?

Afilming

Bworking

Cstudying

Dexploring

Eexercising

Answer : D

Question 6

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The first two paragraphs (lines 1--27) establish a contrast between which two parts of the narrator's life?

Ahome and school

Bteachers and students

Cfriends and enemies

Dgirls and boys

Emother and father

Answer : A

Question 7

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On the basis of Sancho Panza's behavior in the passage, which of the following would he be most likely to do?

Apreaching a sermon

Battending a wrestling match

Criding in a parade

Drescuing a drowning friend

Eraiding a farmer's field

Answer : D