Fall/Winter Session - GED L. Arts

Question 1

Which of the following words is not spelled correctly?

Accepted Answer

foriegn

Question 2

What is the lowest passing score for the GED exam?

Accepted Answer

145

Question 3

Challenge(s) experienced by a character is called a ________. The main character is the ______.

Accepted Answer

conflict, protagonist

Question 4

A complex sentence is made of 2 or more clauses. Which sentence is a dependent clause?

Accepted Answer

Because you are such a good friend

Question 5

What are the the three main reasons authors write?

Accepted Answer

inform, entertain, persuade

Question 6

The main idea is generally found at the ______ of the first paragraph.

Accepted Answer

beginning

Question 7

What is the # of scheduled GED classes/sessions for each semester (e.g., fall, winter)?

Accepted Answer

10

Question 8

Which prefix and meaning is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

dec: hundred

Question 9

For functional text, which pair is incorrect? (Category: Text Type)

Accepted Answer

Gain Information: Street Signs

Question 10

The part of the argument that refutes/anticipates the opposing side's statement on a position.

Accepted Answer

Counterclaim

Question 11

This type of text structure shows likeness or difference between two things, people, or events.

Accepted Answer

compare/contrast

Question 12

Text: _____ is the reason something happened, while _____ is the result of that event.

Accepted Answer

cause, effect

Question 13

Ann __ (wait) for me when I __ (arrive) to class this morning. What is the correct verb tense?

Accepted Answer

was waiting, arrived

Question 14

In the sentence, "The lazy dog is sleeping," sleeping is a ____________, lazy is an __________.

Accepted Answer

verb, adjective

Question 15

Which is the least important when writing an essay?

Accepted Answer

title

Question 16

Why is the sentence incorrect? Carmen bought milk from the grocery store that was spoiled.

Accepted Answer

The modifier is misplaced.

Question 17

A family fighting an invasion of locusts is what type of conflict?

Accepted Answer

Person vs. Nature

Question 18

Science fiction, mystery, and mythology are types of

Accepted Answer

genres or subgenres

Question 19

He, She, and It are examples of _______ that take the place of a ________.

Accepted Answer

pronouns, noun

Question 20

True or False. Fictional text or stories can contain true events.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 21

Name the subject: President Barack Obama served two terms in office.

Accepted Answer

President Barack Obama

Question 22

Which of the following is most important when writing informative text?

Accepted Answer

purpose and audience

Questions 22