GED GED-READING Exam
GED Reasoning Through Language Arts (Page 5 )

Updated On: 9-Feb-2026

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Based on Rozin’s character as revealed in this excerpt, if Rozin has to tell her daughters that she is leaving the family for a while, how would she probably do it?

  1. quickly and brutally
  2. gaily and lightheartedly
  3. carefully and sensitively
  4. thoughtlessly and flippantly
  5. indifferently and unsympathetically

Answer(s): C



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On the basis of the excerpt, which statement would Rose believe most about marriage?

  1. Additional responsibilities usually strengthen a marriage.
  2. Each partner in a marriage should pursue separate interests.
  3. Financial problems are insignificant when love is secure.
  4. The partners in a marriage should be sure to take vacations together.
  5. Marriage gives people the opportunity to explore life at leisure.

Answer(s): B



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When did Helen Keller first become aware of the approaching storm?

  1. when she heard the crashing thunder
  2. when her teacher told her the storm was coming
  3. when she felt the air grow cooler
  4. when she felt the rain on her face
  5. when she saw the dark clouds approaching

Answer(s): C



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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?

  1. avoiding an argument with Gabriel
  2. facing the danger that lay beyond the railway station
  3. getting away on time to follow through with her plans
  4. forgetting to pack something important
  5. saving enough money for the trip

Answer(s): C



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In this excerpt, Manuel’s actions are most like those of what other kind of person?

  1. doctor without adequate training
  2. teacher unprepared for class
  3. mountain climber afraid of heights
  4. traveler recovering from jet lag
  5. runner suffering from overexertion

Answer(s): E






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