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GED GED-READING Exam
GED Reasoning Through Language Arts (Page 8 )

Updated On: 9-Feb-2026
Page 8 of 49
PDF with 240 Questions

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Which statement expresses the main idea of this article?

  1. Coyotes do amusing and sometimes infuriating things.
  2. Coyotes’ howling upsets other nighthunting creatures and dogs.
  3. Otis, the New York City coyote, is in a wildlife center.
  4. Coyotes have adapted and flourished.
  5. Wildlife needs to be protected from the invasion of their habitat.

Answer(s): D



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In the second stanza, the speaker says that "the insidious mastery of song / Betrays me back" (lines 5–6).
What do these lines mean?

  1. The perfection of the performance forces the speaker to betray his lover.
  2. The woman’s masterful performance is designed solely to hurt the speaker.
  3. The speaker is deceived by the song’s promise.
  4. The singer’s betrayal of the speaker makes him angry.
  5. The performance forces the speaker to recall the emotions of childhood.

Answer(s): E



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

  1. decorate a house
  2. sew and tailor clothing
  3. make home repairs and maintenance
  4. manage money for household accounts
  5. prepare food, nurse the sick, and mother children

Answer(s): E



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

  1. She tries to make Mrs. Hale feel better.
  2. She becomes angry at Mrs. Hale.
  3. She ignores Mrs. Hale.
  4. She confirms whatever Mrs. Hale says.
  5. She seems to idolize Mrs. Hale.

Answer(s): A



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Why does Mr. Jessup include the phrase “Where the pines meet the palms” (line 12) and put it in quotation marks?

  1. describe their place in history
  2. discourage developers
  3. identify their sports teams’ mascots
  4. highlight the town’s beauty
  5. provide directions for tourists

Answer(s): D






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