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GED-Reading GED Reasoning Through Language Arts Free Practice Exam Questions (2025 Updated)

Prepare effectively for your GED GED-Reading GED Reasoning Through Language Arts certification with our extensive collection of free, high-quality practice questions. Each question is designed to mirror the actual exam format and objectives, complete with comprehensive answers and detailed explanations. Our materials are regularly updated for 2025, ensuring you have the most current resources to build confidence and succeed on your first attempt.

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The narrator says that the newspapers are using "small print" (line 13) and are "getting farther and farther away when I hold them" (lines 14–15). What is actually the cause of the problem?

A.

The narrator is being distracted by people’s voices.

B.

The narrator is tired.

C.

Modern printing techniques have reduced readability.

D.

The narrator’s eyesight is getting weaker.

E.

The narrator is dissatisfied with the newspaper’s political views.

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Earlier in the play, the reader learns that Sibyl is 33 years old. How does this additional information affect the way the reader understands Sibyl's problem?

A.

wiser

B.

troubled

C.

sweeter

D.

healthier

E.

sneakier

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How does the narrator show the relationship between Rip and his wife?

A.

dialogue between the characters

B.

contrasting descriptions

C.

comments from other characters

D.

reactions of the village wise men

E.

comments from Rip

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What is the effect of this conversation on Sam?

A.

realizes suddenly how much he loves Rose

B.

agrees that Rose should explore life on her own

C.

feels sad and troubled that Rose is leaving

D.

feels angry and hateful toward Rose

E.

decides to wait for Rose until she returns

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How might an individual who believes in "straight" criticism best be characterized?

A.

understands that feelings are important

B.

believes that others may find it hard to accept suggestions

C.

admires those who offer indirect recommendations

D.

believes that the most direct approach is always the best

E.

refuses to discuss alternatives or other solutions

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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?

A.

preaching a sermon

B.

attending a wrestling match

C.

riding in a parade

D.

rescuing a drowning friend

E.

raiding a farmer’s field

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Suppose that Granny saw a robbery in progress. Based on her character as revealed in this excerpt and assuming she was healthy, what might she do?

A.

run the other way

B.

attempt to help in some way

C.

ignore the problem

D.

get hysterical

E.

wait for someone else to come

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

A.

filming

B.

working

C.

studying

D.

exploring

E.

exercising

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What did the narrator and his friends like the most about throwing ice when the narrator says that the ice would “shatter in excellent, war-movie-type fragmentation” (lines 53–54)?

A.

reflect the light

B.

splinter into pieces

C.

act as guard on the water

D.

freeze leaves and flowers

E.

float on the creek’s surface

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Why did the author trade in “the microscope for a macro lens and the telescope for a telephoto” (lines 13–16)?

A.

needed to use newer equipment in his job

B.

was going to become a marine biologist

C.

would need different equipment for his new job

D.

suspected that animals would be frightened by microscopes and telescopes

E.

had never used a microscope or telescope before

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Based on the narrator’s character as revealed in the excerpt, what would she most likely do if Tante Atie became ill?

A.

fear for her daughter’s health

B.

avoid the responsibility

C.

seek a nursing home

D.

hire a home nurse

E.

nurse her back to health

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Based on Haldar’s character as revealed in this excerpt, what is he probably like as a father?

A.

self-critical

B.

well-intentioned

C.

judgmental

D.

indifferent

E.

playful

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What is the effect of the word “gallop” (line 15) to describe the way most cats react to storms?

A.

the rapid, negative reaction of most cats to rainstorms

B.

the connection between horses and cats

C.

a cat’s natural joy in walking in the rain

D.

the cat’s deep attachment to its home

E.

the gracefulness and poise of cats

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Based on the character of Grandmother as revealed in this poem, what would she say to someone who was afraid of making a mistake?

A.

“If you don’t think you can do it, don’t try.”

B.

“If you are afraid, you must not be ready.”

C.

“Trying is okay, but only success counts.”

D.

“Always try; you can learn many things from a mistake.”

E.

“Wait until you are sure you can succeed; you won’t be sorry.”

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Later in the story, a member of the audience says, “I made up my mind that if this man was not a liar he only missed it by the skin of his teeth.”

Judging from this information and the character of the narrator as revealed in this excerpt, which one of the following is probably the narrator’s greatest talent?

A.

horseback riding

B.

solving problems

C.

cattle roping

D.

storytelling

E.

gambling

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From the excerpt, what can we assume was Helen’s attitude toward nature before the storm?

A.

careless

B.

terrified

C.

indifferent

D.

nervous

E.

trusting

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Helen Christen, the Human Resources Manager, is relatively new at her job and has already implemented several new policies to support employees, such as child-care leave and GED classes.

How might this additional information affect how employees receive this memo?

A.

encouraging employees to criticize policy

B.

asking employees to create a problem

C.

providing an additional support for employees

D.

making an already challenging situation far more difficult

E.

penalizing employees who refuse to participate in the new program

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What is the speaker’s mood in the poem?

A.

reflective

B.

fearful

C.

caring

D.

smug

E.

instructive

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After Florence told Ma she was leaving, "The center of her mind was filled with the image of the great, white clock at the railway station, on which the hands did not cease to move" (lines 10–13).

What was Florence thinking about after she told Ma her plans?

A.

avoiding an argument with Gabriel

B.

facing the danger that lay beyond the railway station

C.

getting away on time to follow through with her plans

D.

forgetting to pack something important

E.

saving enough money for the trip

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If the speaker of this poem were still under the influence of the powerful experience described in this poem, what might he or she discuss with an old friend later in the evening?

A.

pain and ridicule of childhood

B.

comforts and joys of childhood

C.

how much money each makes

D.

how they grew apart

E.

carefree days of adolescence

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