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GED GED-Reading - GED Reasoning Through Language Arts

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

A.

sent sales promotions to Fred’s customers

B.

discussed Fred’s desire to stop traveling

C.

spent time exchanging ideas for company policy changes

D.

worked together on developing the company’s benefits program

E.

held several meetings about Fred’s job performance

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At the end of the play, Sibyl directly disobeys her mother’s wishes and refuses to leave the dining room when her mother orders her to leave.

Although this seems like a minor event, why does the play end with this scene?

A.

to prove Miss Cooper correct

B.

to emphasize Sibyl’s shyness

C.

to show that Sibyl is changing

D.

to contrast Sibyl and Miss Cooper

E.

to predict a happy future for Sibyl’s mother

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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?

A.

The editor is basically dishonest.

B.

The editor lacks confidence.

C.

The editor has few suggestions about improving the essay.

D.

The editor believes in softening her criticism.

E.

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

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Granny’s name is "Weatherall"Based on the information about her in the excerpt, why is this a good name for her?

A.

found the best memories to keep her happy

B.

discovered how to help her children

C.

come through a challenging life successfully

D.

spent long hours working outdoors

E.

used the weather to plant her gardens

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Based on Granny’s character as revealed in this excerpt, how might Granny react if her children tried to put her in a retirement home?

A.

welcome the rest

B.

protest that she can take care of herself

C.

gladly give up the work of caring for her own home

D.

ask to live with one of the children

E.

hire someone to care for her

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Where are the fish the speaker is describing?

A.

in a tank

B.

on a farm

C.

in the ocean

D.

in a friend’s home

E.

on a fisherman’s hook

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What can the reader infer from Boy Willie’s statement, "Maretha don’t need to be playing on nopiano.She can play on the guitar" (lines 32-34)?

A.

He doesn’t trust his sister to train Maretha adequately.

B.

He values developing the potential talents of children.

C.

He sees his need as more important than hers.

D.

His mother often used the piano as a punishment.

E.

He prefers to hear his niece sing to the accompaniment of a guitar.

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What does Grandmother mean when she says, “Don’t is the meanest of four-letter words” (line 19)?

A.

“Don’t” is a swear word.

B.

“Don’t” is not grammatically correct.

C.

Only adults should use the word “don’t.”

D.

“Don’t” is a word necessary to protect people.

E.

The word “don’t” keeps people from enjoying life.

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What is meant by Mrs. Hale’s comment, “I might have known she needed help” (lines 61–62)?

A.

Mrs. Hale knew Minnie Foster well.

B.

Mrs. Hale doesn’t like to help other people.

C.

Some understanding between people is intuitive.

D.

Some people try to do too much for others.

E.

One should not question one’s motives.

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One critic wrote of this author that "some of her [the author’s] stories . . . deal with the crises of individuals who must cope with the disappearance of order."

Based on the information in this excerpt, how does Granny’s life support this critic’s observations?

A.

protecting the children from a life like hers

B.

keeping the house and children above criticism

C.

missing John and the things he could have given her

D.

her selfish desires for a life of her own

E.

overcoming obstacles to make the best of her life