GED Reasoning Through Language Arts Exam Questions Instant Access

Question 1

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In lines 56--58, what does the phrase, "Emma had to repeat herself several times before Mr. Knightley would believe her," imply about Mr. Knightley's reaction to Emma's news?

AHe can't hear Emma clearly.

BHe can't believe what he is hearing.

CHe is indignant at being addressed so informally.

DHe believes Emma is talking to someone else.

EHe believes that he has been proven correct.

Answer : B

Question 2

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What does the speaker in the poem ask?

Aremembered when she is gone

Bheld by the hand

Cpermitted to plan her own life

Dallowed to practice her religion

Efree of darkness and corruption

Answer : A

Question 3

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According to the excerpt, how is a knight's honor confirmed?

Aadmits defeat gracefully

Bhelps good triumph over evil

Cfinds beauty around him

Dbecomes famous and respected

Eearns the devotion of his squire

Answer : B

Question 4

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Which common saying could be supported by this poem?

ABetter safe than sorry.

BAn ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

CLove endures.

DIt is easy to be brave from a distance.

EYou catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.

Answer : C

Question 5

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What do the details in lines 11--20 reveal about the narrator?

AHe is courageous.

BHe is a light sleeper.

CHe is clever.

DHe is stubborn.

EHe is honest.

Answer : C

Question 6

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Which phrase best describes Rip Van Winkle's attitude toward earning a living?

Acompletely uninterested

Bproud and dedicated

Csometimes willing and eager

Dhappily occupied on a job

Ehardworking and competent

Answer : A

Question 7

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Which action signals that Rozin's morning routine is different than usual?

A'waits for the school bus alongside her daughters' (lines 16--17)

B'puts the old blue kettle on to boil' (lines 29--30)

C'sets out spoons, milk, slices a grapefruit' (lines 40--41)

D'pours the coffee into his pottery cup' (lines 52--53)

E'puts her hand upon his hand' (line 58)

Answer : E