GED-Master the GED

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ARCO
M
ASTER THE
GED
2007
Ronald M. Kaprov, Ed.D.
Steffi R. Kaprov, M.A.
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Contents
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Preface ................................................ ix
Credits ................................................ xi
Before You Begin........................................... xiii
How This Book is Organized ........................... xiii
The Diagnostic Practice Test and Process ............... xiii
The Practice Tests...................................... xiv
Special Study Features ................................. xiv
About the CD .......................................... xv
You’re Well On Your Way to Success ..................... xv
Give Us Your Feedback ................................. xv
Top Ten Strategies to Raise Your Score................... xvi
PART I: GED BASICS
1 All About the GED ..................................... 3
What Is the GED? ...................................... 3
Where Can I Take the GED Test? ........................ 4
What Subjects Are Tested in the GED Battery? ........... 7
Preparing to Take the Test .............................. 8
Nature of the Questions ................................. 9
How to Take the GED Test ............................. 12
What Is a Passing Score? ............................... 13
Tips for the Teacher ................................... 13
How to Take the Practice Tests ......................... 13
Study Tips for Adult Learners .......................... 14
Summing It Up ........................................ 40
PART II: DIAGNOSING STRENGTHS AND
WEAKNESSES
2 Practice Test 1: Diagnostic ........................... 43
Directions for Taking the Diagnostic Test ................ 43
Scoring the Diagnostic Test ............................. 43
Test 1. Language Arts, Writing ......................... 50
Test 2. Social Studies .................................. 68
Test 3. Science ......................................... 88
Test 4. Language Arts, Reading ........................ 106
Test 5. Mathematics .................................. 118
Answer Key and Explanations ......................... 135
Error Analysis for Diagnostic Test ..................... 159
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.PART III: LANGUAGE ARTS, WRITING REVIEW
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.3 All About the GED Language Arts,
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Writing Test ........................................ 163
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. Quick Tips! ........................................... 163
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. Taking the GED Language Arts, Writing Test ........... 163
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Spelling .............................................. 167
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. 320 Frequently Misspelled Words ...................... 172
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. Punctuation and Capitalization ........................ 180
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. The Essentials of English Grammar .................... 184
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Correct English Usage ................................ 189
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. Exercises: GED-Type Writing Skills .................... 201
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. Answer Key and Explanations ......................... 213
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. Error Analysis for Writing Skills Practice Questions ..... 216
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Summing It Up ....................................... 217
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4 All About the GED Essay Test ....................... 219
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. Quick Tips! ........................................... 219
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. A Sample Essay Question ............................. 220
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. Planning Your Essay .................................. 224
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Writing Your Essay ................................... 230
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. Practice with GED-Type Essay Topics .................. 233
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. Summing It Up ....................................... 235
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.PART IV: SOCIAL STUDIES REVIEW
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.5 All About the GED Social Studies Test .............. 239
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. Quick Tips! ........................................... 239
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. Taking the GED Social Studies Test .................... 239
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Exercises: History .................................... 242
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. Answer Key and Explanations ......................... 250
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. Exercises: Economics .................................. 253
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. Answer Key and Explanations ......................... 263
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Exercises: Civics and Government ..................... 266
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. Answer Key and Explanations ......................... 277
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. Exercises: Geography ................................. 280
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. Answer Key and Explanations ......................... 293
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Summing It Up ....................................... 297
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PART V: SCIENCE REVIEW
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.6 All About the GED Science Test ..................... 301
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Quick Tips! ........................................... 301
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. Taking the GED Science Test .......................... 301
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. How to Use This Section Effectively .................... 304
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. Exercises: Life Science ................................ 306
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Answer Key and Explanations ......................... 326
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. Exercises: Physical Science ............................ 330
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. Answer Key and Explanations ......................... 341
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. Exercises: Earth and Space Science .................... 346
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Answer Key and Explanations ......................... 360
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Summing It Up ....................................... 364 .
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PART VI: LANGUAGE ARTS, READING REVIEW
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7 All About the GED Language Arts, Reading Test ... 367 .
Quick Tips! ........................................... 367 .
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Taking the GED Language Arts, Reading Test .......... 367 .
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Critical Reading ...................................... 369 .
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Reading in the Content Areas ......................... 377
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Reading Charts, Graphs, Maps, and Illustrations ....... 380 .
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Business Reading ..................................... 396 .
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Exercises: Business Reading ........................... 397 .
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Answer Key and Explanations ......................... 407
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Exercises: Reading Selections .......................... 409 .
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Answer Key and Explanations ......................... 432 .
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Error Analysis for Practice Reading Questions .......... 438 .
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Summing It Up ....................................... 439
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PART VII: MATHEMATICS REVIEW .
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8 All About the GED Mathematics Test ............... 443 .
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Quick Tips! ........................................... 443
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Taking the GED Mathematics Test ..................... 444 .
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Introduction to Using the Calculator ................... 444 .
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Exercises: Using the Calculator ........................ 450 .
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Answer Key and Explanations ......................... 451
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How to Mark Your Answer Sheet ...................... 453 .
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Fractions ............................................. 458 .
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Exercises: Fractions ................................... 468 .
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Answer Key and Explanations ......................... 471
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Decimals ............................................. 475 .
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Exercises: Decimals ................................... 482 .
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Answer Key and Explanations ......................... 484 .
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Percents ............................................. 487
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Exercises: Percents ................................... 492 .
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Answer Key and Explanations ......................... 494 .
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Shortcuts in Multiplication and Division ............... 497 .
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Powers and Roots ..................................... 508
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Exercises: Powers and Roots ........................... 512 .
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Answer Key and Explanations ......................... 513 .
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Table of Measures .................................... 514 .
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Denominate Numbers (Measurement) .................. 517
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Exercises: Measurement .............................. 524 .
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Answer Key and Explanations ......................... 527 .
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Statistics and Probability ............................. 530 .
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Exercises: Statistics and Probability ................... 533
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Answer Key and Explanations ......................... 535 .
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Graphs .............................................. 537
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. Exercises: Graphs .................................... 541
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. Answer Key and Explanations ......................... 546
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. Payroll ............................................... 548
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Exercises: Payroll ..................................... 552
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. Answer Key and Explanations ......................... 555
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. Sequences ............................................ 557
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. Exercises: Sequences .................................. 559
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Answer Key and Explanations ......................... 560
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. Operations with Algebraic Expressions: Vocabulary ..... 561
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. Exercises: Operations with Algebraic Expressions ....... 572
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. Answer Key and Explanations ......................... 573
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Equations, Inequalities, and Problems in Algebra ....... 574
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. Exercises: Equations, Inequalities, and Problems ........ 587
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. Answer Key and Explanations ......................... 589
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. Geometry and Trigonometry ........................... 593
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Exercises: Geometry and Trigonometry ................. 610
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. Answer Key and Explanations ......................... 612
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. Coordinate Geometry ................................. 616
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. Exercises: Coordinate Geometry ....................... 622
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Answer Key and Explanations ......................... 624
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. Exercises: Mathematics ............................... 627
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. Answer Key and Explanations ......................... 637
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. Summing It Up ....................................... 645
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.PART VIII: TWO PRACTICE TESTS
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.Practice Test 2 ............................................ 649
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. Directions for Taking the Practice Test ................. 649
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Test 1. Language Arts, Writing ........................ 657
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. Test 2. Social Studies ................................. 673
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. Test 3. Science ........................................ 687
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. Test 4. Language Arts, Reading ........................ 701
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Test 5. Mathematics .................................. 713
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. Answer Key and Explanations ......................... 728
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. Error Analysis for Practice Test 2 ...................... 756
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. Assessing Your Readiness ............................. 757
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.Practice Test 3 ............................................ 759
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Directions for Taking the Practice Test ................. 759
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. Test 1. Language Arts, Writing ........................ 767
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. Test 2. Social Studies ................................. 783
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. Test 3. Science ........................................ 798
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Test 4. Language Arts, Reading ........................ 814
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. Test 5. Mathematics .................................. 827
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. Answer Key and Explanations ......................... 840
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. Error Analysis for Practice Test 3 ...................... 870
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Assessing Your Readiness ............................. 871
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Preface
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Congratulations! You made the decision to get your high school diploma by
preparing to take the GED high school equivalency diploma test. The high
school diploma is an important document to have. With a diploma, you can
take advantage of education and training opportunities beyond the high
school level and increase your earning potential by as much as 50 percent.
Since 1942, the GED Testing Program has enabled more than 14 million
adults to obtain high school credentials. By following the advice in this book,
you, too, can earn a high school equivalency diploma and increase your
chances of professional and personal success.
ARCO Master the GED is an attempt to help you gain a clear idea of what to
expectandhowtopreparefortheGEDexamination.Itwillgiveyouafairand
reasonable explanation of testing procedures, scoring information, and useful
test-takinghints.Itwillnotgiveyouanyquestionsoranswersfromanactual
examination. However, the three full-length Practice Tests, and the practice
questions for each subject area will give you an understanding of the kinds of
questions you may expect. You will find that this book is a useful guide for
taking and passing the GED exam with the least possible heartache and
headache.
Thewriters,RonaldM.KaprovandSteffiR.Kaprov,eachhavemanyyearsof
experience in the field of education, with Dr. Kaprov having worked on this
highly successful book during the last twenty years.
Theiruniquequalificationsincludeexperienceasmasterteachers,knowledge
of curriculum and test preparation, and expertise in educational psychology
and learning styles. They have had successful careers in allied fields, such as
educational and test-preparation writing, engineering, and school psychology.
Eachauthorhashadalifelongrapportwithyoungpeopleandaneagernessto
help prepare them successfully for the GED and subsequent educational or
workrequirements.TheauthorsandThomsonPeterson’swishyouthebestof
luck earning your GED.
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