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GED Sample Test Questions
Language Arts, Writing
Part I
There are 50 multiple-choice questions on the Language Arts, Writing
Test, Part I. These questions require you to revise and edit
workplace, how to, and informational documents. Scores are combined with
those of Part II and reported as a single score.
They are divided among the following three question types: correction,
revision, and construction shift. These questions address the following
content areas:
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Organization (15%): Restructure paragraphs or ideas within
paragraphs, identify topic sentences, create unity and coherence in the
document.
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Sentence Structure (30%): Correct sentence fragments, run-on
sentences, comma splices, improper coordination and subordination,
misplaced modifiers, and lack of parallel structure. |
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Usage (30%): Correct errors in subject-verb agreement, verb
tense, and pronoun reference. |
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Mechanics (25%): Correct errors in capitalization,
punctuation, spelling (restricted to errors related to possessives,
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Part II
The second part of the Language Arts, Writing Test consists of an
essay on a general topic. Part II assesses your ability to write an
essay about a familiar subject. Scores are combined with those of Part I
and are reported as a single score. More information is available on the
Language Arts, Writing Part II page.
SAMPLE QUESTIONS
Directions: Choose the one best answer to each
question.
Questions 1 through 6 refer to the following letter of
application:
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June 24, 2002
Jonathan Quinn
Employment Director
Capital City Gardening Services
4120 Wisconsin Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20016
Dear Mr. Quinn:
(A)
(1) I would like to apply for the landscape supervisor position
advertised in the Sunday, June 23rd edition of the Washington
Post. (2) My work experience and education combined with your need
for an experienced landscape supervisor have resulted in a relationship
that would profit both parties. (3) In May, I graduated from Prince
William Community College. (4) Graduating with an associate of arts
degree in horticulture. (5) My concentration within the program was
designing gardens and choosing the appropriate plants for particular
soils and regions. (6) I have also had considerable supervising
experience. (7) For several years, I have worked with a local company,
Burke Nursery and Garden Center, and have been responsible for
supervising the four members of the planting staff.
(B)
(8) Our community knows that Capital City Gardening Services is a
company that does excellent work and strives hard to meet the demands of
its clients. (9) As my references will attest, I am a diligent worker
and have the respect of both my coworkers and my customers. (10) I will
be, as a landscape supervisor at your firm, able to put to use the
skills and knowledge that I have obtained from my professional career
and education. (11) I have included a copy of my resume, which details
my principal interests education, and past work experience. (12) I have
also included photographs of the landscape projects I have supervised as
well as drawings of proposed projects.
(C)
(13) I am excited about the opportunities and many challenges that
this position would provide. (14) Thank you for your consideration, and
I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Patrick Jones
1219 Cedar Lane
Manassas, VA 20109
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Sentence 2: My work experience and education combined with
your need for an experienced landscape supervisor have resulted in a
relationship that would profit both parties.
Which correction should be made to sentence 2?
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Sentences 3 and 4: In May, I graduated from Prince William
Community College. Graduating with an associate of arts degree in
horticulture.
Which is the best way to write the italicized portion of these
sentences? If the original is the best way, choose option (1).
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Sentence 10: I will be, as a landscape supervisor at your
firm, able to put to use the skills and knowledge that I have obtained
from my professional career and education.
If you rewrote sentence 10 beginning with
As a landscape supervisor at your firm,
the next words should be
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Which sentence below would be most effective at the beginning of
paragraph B?
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Sentence 11: I have included a copy of my resume, which
details my principal interests education, and past work experience.
Which correction should be made to sentence 11?
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Which revision would improve the effectiveness of this letter?
Begin a new paragraph with
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