GED Exam Info Sample Questions
A series of 5 tests comprises the GED, otherwise known as the General Educational Development examination. A pass in this test certifies that the particular holder has American or Canadian high school level of academic skills. A score of more than 40% is a must for the test takers. .
Eligibility criteria with regard to Residency, Edicational limitations, Enrollment limitations and Age limitations are laid down by the American Council for education.
The test is conducted on Science, Mathemtics, Writing skills, Social studies, Interpreting literature and the Arts.
Sample questions:
English:
Sentence: My work experience and education combined with your need for an experienced landscape supervisor have resulted in a relationship that would profit both parties.
Which correction should be made to sentence?
a) insert a comma after education
b) change combined to combine
c) change have resulted to would result
d) replace profit with prophet
e) replace parties with party's
SAMPLE ESSAY TOPIC
What is one important goal you would like to achieve in the next few years?
In your essay, identify that one goal and explain how you plan to achieve it. Use your personal observations, experience, and knowledge to support your essay.
SAMPLE QUESTIONS science
Directions: Choose the one best answer to each question.
Clay soil forms a fairly effective barrier against the movements of water. It also swells and shrinks significantly as its water content changes. Sandy soil, in contrast, allows water to move freely and does not change shape as the water content varies.
In which statement is the appropriate soil selected for its intended site?
a) Sandy soil would make a good lining for a toxic waste site.
b) Clay soil would work well in a drain field.
c) Clay soil would be a good foundation for a large building.
d) Clay soil would form a good liner if a person built a pond.
e) A sandy lake bottom would prevent water from seeping out of the lake.
A painter mixes gallons of paint in a large cylindrical bucket so that there will be no difference in color among individual gallons.
If one gallon of paint has a volume of approximately 4000 cm3, what is the maximum number of whole gallons of paint that can be poured into the bucket?
a. 6
b. 14
c. 18
d. 18
e. 22
f. 74