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GED GED-READING Exam
GED Reasoning Through Language Arts (Page 7 )

Updated On: 9-Feb-2026
Page 7 of 49
PDF with 240 Questions

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This excerpt is from an essay titled, “A Lovely Sort of Lower Purpose.” Based on the title and the example described in this excerpt, what is a “lower purpose”?

  1. profit
  2. discipline
  3. necessity
  4. instruction
  5. enjoyment

Answer(s): E



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Which one of the following techniques does the author rely on most to tell the story?

  1. conversation between characters
  2. description of the surroundings
  3. one character’s inner thoughts
  4. quotations from famous knights
  5. retelling episodes from the past

Answer(s): A



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

  1. answering questions
  2. sharing office gossip
  3. increasing work loads
  4. encouraging tardiness
  5. supporting the office charity

Answer(s): A



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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?

  1. preaching a sermon
  2. attending a wrestling match
  3. riding in a parade
  4. rescuing a drowning friend
  5. raiding a farmer’s field

Answer(s): D



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After reading this excerpt, when might a reader go back to it for inspiration and guidance?

  1. has the opportunity to help another
  2. is facing the consequences of an illegal act
  3. feels the need to tidy up the house
  4. wants to learn about the habits of mice
  5. is considering becoming a pet owner

Answer(s): A






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