GED Language Arts - Writing (Essay Writing Exam) Sample Questions:

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Sentence 8:An enormous number of unhealthy microorganisms will become attached to these cleaning materials if not sanitized frequently.
The most effective revision of sentence 8 would begin with which group of words?

A) Frequent microorganisms and attached materials
B) Cleaning attachments and enormous numbers
C) An enormous number of cleaning materials are attached
D) If these cleaning materials are not sanitized frequently,
E) Becoming attached to unhealthy microorganisms and

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Sentence 1We would be honored by you're presence.
Which correction should be made to sentence 14?

A) change We to They
B) insert a comma after honored
C) change be to have been
D) replace you're with your
E) replace presence with presents

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The Internet
(A)

A) The Web, is used today,
B) The Web is used to
C) Today, the Web is used
D) Using the Web today
E) We use the Internet or hear about it almost daily.B.However, there was a time when the Internet was known to just a network of scientists who used it as a means to communicate research information.C.They lived all over the world, the idea of calling on the phone was a major problem and a major expense.D.Faxing was a problem also if they wanted to keep their ideas secret.E.This group of international scientists needed a means to share their information with each other.
(B)
(6)
In 1989, computer scientist Timothy Berners-Lee created a system that enabled an elite group of scientists to communicate with one another.(7) The original goal of the scientists is to share information that was number- and text-based.(8) This format was an easy procedure for the early computers and computer programs to use.
(C)
(9)
Many other people were interested in this"new"exchange of information for a few reasons.(10) It was much cheaper than a long distance phone call or fax, and it provided
some privacy.(11) Soon, others were experimenting with this new communication device.(12) Eventually, a group of people at the Massachusetts Institute of technology developed the World Wide Web.
(D)
(13)
Changes that are made in computers and the way they communicate with each other
provide the opportunity for the Web to evolve.(14) This evolution continue to change the
way we all communicatewith each other, too.(15) To do more than just communicate today,
the Web is used.(16) Its a valuable marketing and selling tool for businesses.(17) How
interesting to think of the many new ways that this technology shaping our future.
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Sentence 1To do more than just communicate today, the Web is used.
The most effective revision of sentence 15 would begin with which group of words?
F) The Web is today used

4. Sentence 1Now, still leaving power-draining accessories turned off take your vehicle out for a good drive on the highway to recharge your battery fully.
Which correction should be made to sentence 14?

A) change take to taking
B) no correction is necessary
C) remove the comma after Now
D) insert a comma after off
E) replace still leaving with leave

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Sentence 6:We begin the session and gave you guidance that will help you decide what kinds of jobs are suitable, given your current skills.
Which correction should be made to sentence 6?

A) change decide to decides
B) replace and gave with by giving
C) insert a comma after guidance
D) replace current with currant
E) change are to is

Solutions: