GED Reasoning Through Language Arts practice questions
200 free questions with answers and explanations.
- 151.A student is reading a historical document from the late 19th century that uses the word 'hitherto' in a sentence: 'The advancements in industrialization had brought about changes hitherto unseen in human history.' What is the most accurate modern equivalent for 'hitherto' in this context?Reading Comprehension
- 152.A student is analyzing a political campaign speech. The candidate repeatedly uses phrases like 'We, the people of this great nation,' 'Our shared future,' and 'Together, we can achieve.'Reading Comprehension
- 153.A journalist is writing an article and needs to use the correct word for referring to a location or internet address. Which sentence correctly uses the word 'site'?Language Conventions and Usage
- 154.A student is writing an argumentative essay and needs to ensure proper pronoun use. Which sentence demonstrates correct use of 'who' or 'whom'?Language Conventions and Usage
- 155.A student is writing an argumentative essay about the impact of social media on adolescent mental health. They have gathered several pieces of evidence, including statistics on anxiety rates, expert opinions from child psychologists, and anecdotal accounts from teenagers. Which of the following strategies would BEST help the student organize these diverse types of evidence into a coherent argument?Extended Response (Essay)
- 156.A student is writing an essay and wants to use a transition word to show cause and effect. Which sentence correctly uses a transition word to show cause and effect?Language Conventions and Usage
- 157.A technical writer is preparing a user manual for a new software product. Which sentence correctly uses 'ensure' or 'insure'?Language Conventions and Usage
- 158.A student is writing an argumentative essay about the effectiveness of different approaches to climate change mitigation. They have two source texts: Source A presents data on the economic benefits of renewable energy, while Source B discusses the challenges of implementing large-scale carbon capture technologies. To develop a well-rounded and persuasive argument, what should the student prioritize when integrating information from these two sources?Extended Response (Essay)
- 159.A student is writing an argumentative essay about the role of technology in education. They have a strong thesis statement and compelling evidence. However, they are struggling to maintain a consistent and persuasive tone throughout the essay. Which of the following is MOST likely contributing to this inconsistency?Extended Response (Essay)
- 160.A business analyst is writing a report and needs to use active voice for clarity. Which sentence uses active voice?Language Conventions and Usage
- 161.A student is analyzing a political speech from the early 20th century. The speaker repeatedly uses phrases like 'We, the people, demand change!' and 'Our collective voice will be heard!' Which rhetorical effect is the speaker most likely trying to achieve?Reading Comprehension
- 162.A student is writing an argumentative essay about the effectiveness of different teaching methodologies. They have analyzed two source texts, one supporting project-based learning (PBL) and another advocating for direct instruction (DI). The student wants to avoid simply summarizing each source. Instead, they aim to demonstrate a nuanced understanding of how these methodologies can complement each other under certain conditions. Which approach would BEST achieve this goal?Extended Response (Essay)
- 163.A client is reviewing a new software license agreement. One clause states: 'The licensee is hereby granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the Software.' The client is unsure about the meaning of 'revocable.' Which of the following statements best explains 'revocable' in this context?Reading Comprehension
- 164.A student is writing an argumentative essay arguing that mandatory community service should be a requirement for high school graduation. The student has found strong evidence supporting the benefits of community service for student development and community well-being. However, they also found a source text that raises concerns about potential negative impacts, such as time constraints on students and logistical challenges for schools. How should the student BEST address these counter-arguments to strengthen their essay?Extended Response (Essay)
- 165.A student is reading an editorial arguing for stricter regulations on social media companies. The editorial states: 'These digital behemoths, with their insatiable hunger for data and their shadowy algorithms, have woven themselves into the very fabric of our democracy, influencing elections and shaping public opinion with an unseen hand.' Which rhetorical effect is the author primarily trying to achieve with this description?Reading Comprehension
- 166.A student is writing an argumentative essay and needs to use a pronoun that refers to the object of a verb or preposition. Which sentence correctly uses 'whom'?Language Conventions and Usage
- 167.A student is proofreading an essay and needs to identify the correct usage of 'discrete' versus 'discreet'. Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of 'discrete'?Language Conventions and Usage
- 168.A student is reading a historical document from the 17th century. One passage describes a legal proceeding where a person was accused of 'calumny against the magistrate.' Based on the context of historical legal language, what is the most likely meaning of 'calumny'?Reading Comprehension
- 169.A student is writing an argumentative essay and wants to ensure correct word usage. Which sentence correctly uses 'allusion' or 'illusion'?Language Conventions and Usage
- 170.A project manager is writing an email to a client. Which sentence correctly uses capitalization for titles and proper nouns?Language Conventions and Usage
- 171.A student is analyzing an essay that argues for increased funding for public libraries. The essay states, 'Libraries are not just repositories of books; they are vibrant community hubs, offering everything from job search assistance to early literacy programs, fostering civic engagement and lifelong learning for all.' Which of the following best describes the author's main claim?Reading Comprehension
- 172.A student is writing an argumentative essay and needs to use a word that means 'to suggest indirectly' rather than 'to deduce'. Which sentence correctly uses the word 'imply'?Language Conventions and Usage
- 173.A student is writing a research paper and needs to properly use a nonrestrictive clause to add extra, non-essential information. Which sentence correctly uses a nonrestrictive clause?Language Conventions and Usage
- 174.A student is writing a narrative essay and wants to vary sentence structure. Which sentence correctly uses an introductory participial phrase?Language Conventions and Usage
- 175.A student is proofreading an essay and encounters a sentence with a commonly confused word. Which sentence correctly uses 'disinterested' or 'uninterested'?Language Conventions and Usage
- 176.A student is drafting the conclusion for an argumentative essay advocating for increased mental health services in schools. They have successfully summarized their main points and restated their thesis. To make the conclusion MOST impactful and persuasive, what additional element should the student include?Extended Response (Essay)
- 177.A student is writing an essay about literary analysis and needs to correctly integrate a quotation. Which sentence correctly punctuates the quotation?Language Conventions and Usage
- 178.A medical intern is documenting patient symptoms. Which sentence accurately uses a hyphen with a compound adjective?Language Conventions and Usage
- 179.A student is writing an argumentative essay about the impact of social media. Which sentence correctly uses 'imply' or 'infer'?Language Conventions and Usage
- 180.A student is reading an academic article discussing various theories of economic development. One section is titled 'Theories of Modernization' and describes models proposed by Rostow and Lerner. The next section is titled 'Dependency Theory' and discusses the work of Prebisch and Frank, highlighting how it critiques modernization approaches. Which of the following best describes the text structure of these sections?Reading Comprehension
- 181.A student is writing an essay and wants to use an adverb to modify a verb, indicating how an action is performed. Which sentence correctly uses an adverb to modify a verb?Language Conventions and Usage
- 182.A student is writing an email to a professor and needs to use the correct word for showing cause or reason. Which sentence correctly uses 'because'?Language Conventions and Usage
- 183.A journalist is writing an article about a new scientific discovery. Which sentence correctly uses 'cite' or 'site'?Language Conventions and Usage
- 184.A student is writing a narrative essay and wants to use an adverb to modify a verb. Which sentence correctly uses an adverb to modify a verb?Language Conventions and Usage
- 185.A journalist is proofreading an article about a new scientific discovery. Which sentence contains a spelling error?Language Conventions and Usage
- 186.A technical writer is preparing a user manual and needs to use a word that means 'to complete or bring to perfection'. Which sentence correctly uses 'complement'?Language Conventions and Usage
- 187.A student is analyzing an online forum discussion about a controversial new city ordinance restricting public gatherings. One commenter writes: 'This new rule is an egregious overreach by the council! They're stripping away our basic rights, turning our city into a police state. We must resist this tyranny before it's too late!' Which of the following best describes the commenter's point of view?Reading Comprehension
- 188.A student is reviewing their argumentative essay for logical fallacies. The essay argues that a new school policy (e.g., mandatory uniforms) is beneficial. One sentence reads: 'Since many popular celebrities endorse uniforms for their children, it's clear that school uniforms are a good idea.' Which logical fallacy is MOST evident in this statement?Extended Response (Essay)
- 189.A historian is compiling research for a book on ancient civilizations. Which sentence correctly uses a colon to introduce a list?Language Conventions and Usage
- 190.A student is writing a research paper and wants to use a transition word to show a result or consequence. Which sentence correctly uses a transition word to express cause and effect?Language Conventions and Usage
- 191.A student is proofreading an essay and encounters a sentence that needs an apostrophe to show possession. Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe to indicate possession?Language Conventions and Usage
- 192.A technical writer is preparing a user manual. Which sentence correctly uses 'complement' or 'compliment'?Language Conventions and Usage
- 193.A student is proofreading a research paper and finds a sentence with an unclear pronoun reference. Which sentence demonstrates correct pronoun-antecedent agreement and clarity?Language Conventions and Usage
- 194.A student is writing an essay about personal reflection and uses transitional words. Which sentence correctly uses a conjunctive adverb for contrast?Language Conventions and Usage
- 195.A student is writing a narrative essay and wants to use a word that refers to an indirect reference to a person, place, or thing. Which sentence correctly uses the word 'allusion'?Language Conventions and Usage
- 196.A student is writing a research paper and needs to properly use a nonrestrictive clause. Which sentence correctly uses a nonrestrictive clause?Language Conventions and Usage
- 197.A student is writing an argumentative essay about the benefits of renewable energy. Which sentence correctly uses a comma after an introductory element?Language Conventions and Usage
- 198.A business analyst is writing a report and needs to use a semicolon to separate items in a complex list. Which sentence correctly uses semicolons for such a list?Language Conventions and Usage
- 199.A student is writing an essay about the history of science and needs to use a possessive form. Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe?Language Conventions and Usage
- 200.A student is researching the history of the American West. They encounter a passage that describes the harsh conditions faced by early settlers: 'The biting wind howled incessantly, scouring the sparse landscape and driving shards of ice against their flimsy shelters. Hunger gnawed at their bellies, a constant, dull ache, while the vast, unforgiving wilderness stretched endlessly, a silent, indifferent judge of their fragile existence.' Which of the following best describes the author's purpose in this passage?Reading Comprehension