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GED Reasoning Through Language Arts Questions 232–236 (page: 18)

Updated On: 1-Feb-2026

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Why are the opinions of Ted Fraser and David Pelly presented in this excerpt?

  1. to give authority to the view that Annaqtuusi’s work is important
  2. to show that the author knows many important people
  3. to present two opposing views on the subject
  4. to add humor to an otherwise serious article
  5. to make more people want to buy Inuit artworks

Answer(s): A



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Last year, Stateport suffered through a major hurricane that destroyed many homes and businesses and evacuated would-be vacationers.

How does this information affect how the reader might view this letter?

  1. ignoring the town’s destruction
  2. running for political office
  3. anxious to have tourists come back
  4. worried about the sewer system
  5. moving out of Stateport to a safer location

Answer(s): C



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Suppose one day Florence becomes a mother and her own children want to leave home.
Based on her character as revealed in this excerpt, how might she react?

  1. support their independence
  2. send them off without any support
  3. criticize their foolishness
  4. give a party when they’re gone
  5. whine about her own needs

Answer(s): A



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To be funny, the narrator exaggerates the truth.
Which of the following is an example of an exaggeration?

  1. Some people need glasses to read.
  2. It is harder for older people to climb stairs.
  3. Some people prefer to stay at home at night.
  4. The narrator has difficulty hearing people read aloud.
  5. Revolving doors revolve much faster than they used to.

Answer(s): E



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Based on the last part of this scene, which one of the following is the most likely reason
Tom gives in to Amanda’s request?

  1. He agrees that Amanda’s request is Laura’s last chance.
  2. He remembers a person at his work who might be a good match for Laura.
  3. He cannot cope any other way with his mother’s nagging.
  4. He wants to get Laura away from her glass animals.
  5. He wants to prove to his mother that her plan is foolish.

Answer(s): C



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