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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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“Nature ‘wages open war against her children, and under softest touch hides treacherous claws’ ’’ (lines 61–63). Why did Helen Keller use this quotation in her account?

A.

to describe how nature can change from tranquil to dangerous

B.

to show how Helen’s love of nature changed to fear

C.

to explain that wild animals are really dangerous

D.

to show that Helen prefers to avoid conflict

E.

to warn that children shouldn’t explore nature alone

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Which aspect of Stateport would most likely attract a historian who is doing research?

A.

a variety of mobile homes

B.

the farms and industries

C.

the educational system

D.

converted townhouses

E.

Civil War locations

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When Tante Atie was prepared to become a woman, what skills was she taught?

A.

decorate a house

B.

sew and tailor clothing

C.

make home repairs and maintenance

D.

manage money for household accounts

E.

prepare food, nurse the sick, and mother children

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In describing her treatment of Lin Tao-tao, the narrator says she felt "ashamed for having made her cry" (lines 40–41). What does this statement reveal about the narrator?

A.

ignores problems

B.

has a loving mother

C.

craves attention

D.

is compassionate

E.

fears punishment

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What does Maud Martha wonder after she has caught the mouse (lines 17–32)?

A.

if the mouse admires her skill

B.

how the mouse will escape

C.

about the mouse’s own family

D.

how the mouse got trapped

E.

if the mouse is mortally injured

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Based on the excerpt, what quality does this teacher possess that might be important for his success with his students?

A.

caring

B.

liveliness

C.

humor

D.

determination

E.

inflexibility

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Why does the narrator use the word "blindly" (line 39) to describe Haldar’s offer to Maggie of a room in their home?

A.

hasn’t realized that Maggie is in love with him

B.

shouldn’t trust Maggie and Alan together

C.

finds the distrust between the two women silly

D.

doesn’t understand the tension between the two women

E.

refuses to accept that he is too ill to keep running the fishing camp

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The narrator tries to appease her friend by saying, "It’s only make-believe," but her friend cries out, "No! It isn’t! You know it isn’t!" (lines 39–42). With what are the girls wrestling?

A.

entertain

B.

describe

C.

explain

D.

teach

E.

hurt

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Which statement reveals the encouraging tone the Human Resources Manager wants to convey?

A.

"We have been trying, with little success, to hire a number of new people" (line 6)

B.

"Unfortunately, other companies in our area are trying to do the same thing" (line 7)

C.

"having a difficult time finding enough qualified people" (line 8)

D.

"Effective immediately, we are implementing a new reward system" (line 13)

E.

"Since the person must successfully complete 90 days of employment" (line 21)

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

A.

He is courageous.

B.

He is a light sleeper.

C.

He is clever.

D.

He is stubborn.

E.

He is honest.

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What is suggested about Engel’s attitude toward coyotes by his statement, "I began to marvel at these uninvited guests. Why, I wondered, is the coyote so successful, despite persistent attempts by people to eradicate it" (lines 63–67)?

A.

confusion

B.

anger

C.

fascination

D.

fear

E.

annoyance

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What feeling does the speaker attribute to the fish by calling them "wonder-eyed" (line 2)?

A.

fear of the crowds

B.

sadness at their plight

C.

interest in their surroundings

D.

anxiety about their food source

E.

happiness with each other’s company

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How does Mr. Knightley treat the prospect of a marriage between Robert Martin and Harriet?

A.

Harriet and Robert are much too young to consider marriage

B.

Robert Martin would be better off marrying someone else

C.

Robert Martin must work hard to win Harriet’s affection

D.

Harriet is fortunate to have Robert Martin’s love

E.

Harriet could find a more suitable man to marry

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How does Mrs. Peters react to Mrs. Hale in the excerpt?

A.

She tries to make Mrs. Hale feel better.

B.

She becomes angry at Mrs. Hale.

C.

She ignores Mrs. Hale.

D.

She confirms whatever Mrs. Hale says.

E.

She seems to idolize Mrs. Hale.

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Which employee action might help newly hired people "succeed in their new jobs" (lines 24–25)?

A.

answering questions

B.

sharing office gossip

C.

increasing work loads

D.

encouraging tardiness

E.

supporting the office charity

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The frozen little creek in the woods is described as having “a shell of milk-white ice” (line 44). What does this description suggest about the ice?

A.

white in color

B.

tasting like milk

C.

beginning to thaw

D.

sharp to the touch

E.

slippery to walk on

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When Diana asks for a leash, Howard says he’ll get her a baseball bat. What is Howard’s opinion of what Diana should do with the cat she catches?

A.

take it to the humane society

B.

put it back out in the street

C.

dry it off and check it over

D.

try to find the cat’s owner

E.

give it to Frank

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Why does Mr. Knightley call Harriet a "simpleton" (line 61)?

A.

unhappy about her social situation

B.

afraid to get married and live on her own

C.

foolish to refuse any reasonable offer of marriage

D.

cautious when confronting new environments

E.

fearful of any type of independence

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Based on the information in this letter, what is Fred Ingram’s opinion of Gerald Fulstrom as a boss?

A.

ignorant of company policy

B.

sympathetic to employees’ needs

C.

competent to meet production goals

D.

too concerned with a public image

E.

obsessed with company security

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In his Wild Orphans project, Gerry Ellis is including information about the people who “are dedicating their lives to rescuing and rehabilitating” (lines 30-31) the orphaned animals.

What part of his project will this information promote?

A.

warning other photographers of the risks of animal photography

B.

encouraging people to get involved with wildlife conservation

C.

finding homes for the orphaned animals

D.

increasing the funding for photographic research

E.

moving governments to restrict access to these animals

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