Social Studies
Q: Which branch of government makes laws?
A: Legislative branch (Congress)
Q: Give an example of a good title for a paragraph about volunteer work.
A: Example: “The Importance of Community Service.”
Q: What is the tone of a passage that describes a natural disaster?
A: Serious, urgent, or somber.
Q: Which sentence correctly capitalizes titles, proper nouns, and months?
A. dr. Smith went to new york in april.
B. Dr smith went to New york in april.
C: Dr. Smith went to New York in april.
D. Dr. Smith went to New York in April.
Q: What is a synonym for “exhausted?"
A: Tired, fatigued, worn out.
Q: Who fought in the Revolutionary War?
A: American colonists vs. Great Britain
Q: What is the author’s purpose in a persuasive essay?
A: To convince the reader to adopt a belief or take action.
Q: What type of figurative language is used in “Time is a thief”?
A: Metaphor.
Q: Which sentence contains a modifier error?
A. Walking to school, I got soaked by the rain.
B. After finishing her homework, the TV was turned on by Sarah
C. While reading the book, the phone rang loudly.
D. I went to the store and bought milk.
B. After finishing her homework, the TV was turned on by Sarah
Q: Determine the meaning of the underlined word in context: “The legislation was controversial.”
A: Causing disagreement or debate.
Q: What is the purpose of the Supreme Court?
A: To interpret the Constitution and decide whether laws are constitutional.
Q: What is the conclusion in a short argument paragraph.
A: The final sentence/paragraph that restates the main idea or summarizes the argument.
Q: Identify the problem and solution about the topic of urban traffic.
A: Problem: traffic congestion. Solution: improved public transportation or carpooling.
Question: Which word is an interjection? “Wow! That’s amazing.”
Answer: “Wow! That’s amazing.”
“Despite the economic downturn, the company’s CEO remained resolute, continuing to invest in innovative projects.” Question: What does “resolute” most likely mean?
A. Weak
B. Determined
C. Uncertain
D. Hesitant
B. Determined
Q: Name one right guaranteed by the First Amendment.
A: Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, or petition.
Q: Give an example of a transition word in a paragraph comparing two cities.
A: Words like “however,” “similarly,” “on the other hand.”
Q: Give an example of a supporting detail in a paragraph about recycling.
A: Examples include statistics, examples of recycling programs, or benefits of recycling.
Q: Which sentence has a correctly placed modifier?
A. Walking to school, I saw a dog.
B. Walking to school, the dog barked at me.
C. I saw a dog walking to school.
D. Walking to school, my backpack was heavy.
A. Walking to school, I saw a dog.
“The new policy will ameliorate working conditions for employees across the company.” Question: What does “ameliorate” most likely mean?
A. Worsen
B. Improve
C. Ignore
D. Eliminate
B. Improve
Q: Which amendment granted women the right to vote?
A: 19th Amendment
Q: Name the steps you must take during the extended response section of the GED.
1. read 2. plan/thesis 3. write 4. edit
Q: Which sentence is an example of cause and effect?
A. Because it rained heavily, the game was canceled.
B. I like pizza, but I also enjoy pasta.
C. She went to the store and bought milk, bread, and eggs.
D. Walking to school, I saw a beautiful tree.
A. Because it rained heavily, the game was canceled.
Q: Which sentence demonstrates correct parallelism?
A. She likes reading, jogging, and to swim.
B. She likes to read, to jog, and to swim.
C. She likes reading, jogging, and swimming.
D. She likes read, jogging, and swimming.
C. She likes reading, jogging, and swimming.
“His explanation was so lucid that even students unfamiliar with the topic could understand it.”
A. Confusing
B. Clear
C. Hidden
D. Complex
B. Clear