GED Reasoning Through Language Arts Writing 5

Question 1

Which transition word best signals a contrast between two ideas?

Accepted Answer

Nevertheless

Answer

'Nevertheless' signals that something is true despite a contrasting or opposing point.

Question 2

In the sentence 'Each of the students have completed their assignments,' what is the grammatical error?

Accepted Answer

Subject-verb disagreement — 'have' should be 'has'

Answer

The subject 'each' is singular and requires the singular verb 'has,' not the plural 'have.'

Question 3

Which sentence uses parallel structure correctly?

Accepted Answer

They decided to plan the trip, book hotels, and purchase tickets.

Answer

All three items — 'plan,' 'book,' and 'purchase' — use the same infinitive form, creating correct parallel structure.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the purpose of using evidence in a GED extended response essay?

Accepted Answer

To support the argument with specific facts, examples, or reasoning from the source text

Answer

Evidence from the source text supports your argument, making it more credible and logically sound.

Question 5

Which sentence correctly uses a comma to set off a nonessential clause?

Accepted Answer

My sister, who lives in Denver, is visiting next week.

Answer

The clause 'who lives in Denver' is nonessential information and is correctly set off by commas.

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