Reasoning Through Language Arts Reading Comprehension Flashcards
7 cards from real GED practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 7 Reasoning Through Language Arts Reading Comprehension flashcards as text
A story describes a character who donates anonymously to charity, rescues a stray dog, and stays late to help a struggling colleague. How would you best characterize this person?
Answer: Altruistic and compassionate
All three actions involve helping others without personal gain, which defines an altruistic and compassionate character.
Which transition word best shows a CONTRAST between two ideas?
Answer: Nevertheless
'Nevertheless' signals a contrasting idea despite what was previously stated, unlike 'furthermore' and 'additionally' which add ideas or 'therefore' which shows result.
A passage reads: 'She had climbed the corporate ladder for twenty years. Now, staring at her corner office, she wondered what she had sacrificed along the way.' What theme does this best represent?
Answer: The conflict between professional success and personal fulfillment
The character's reflection on what she 'sacrificed' suggests tension between career achievement and personal happiness.
In a persuasive essay, an author writes: 'Of course, some believe that lowering the voting age is risky. But if teenagers can drive, work, and pay taxes, they deserve a voice in government.' What technique is the author using?
Answer: Acknowledging and refuting a counterargument
The author first acknowledges the opposing view ('some believe') and then counters it with logical reasoning.
What does the word 'ambivalent' most likely mean in this sentence: 'She felt ambivalent about moving to a new city—excited by the opportunity but sad to leave her friends'?
Answer: Having mixed or conflicting feelings
The sentence shows two opposing emotions (excited/sad), which reveals that ambivalent means having mixed feelings.
An informational text about water conservation states: 'Fixing a leaky faucet can save up to 3,000 gallons of water per year.' What is the author's likely purpose for including this statistic?
Answer: To persuade readers that a small action has a significant impact
A specific, large number (3,000 gallons) from a simple fix is used to motivate readers by showing small actions matter.
Which sentence uses figurative language to describe disappointment?
Answer: Her heart sank when she read the rejection letter
'Her heart sank' is a common metaphor that vividly conveys the feeling of disappointment rather than stating it literally.