Comprehension Check

You have had a chance to review basic information about the GED Language Arts Writing Test. Check your knowledge by answering each of the following questions. The box at the right of each question will indicate if your choice is correct or if you should try again.

1. Part I of the GED Language Arts Writing Test has ____ items.
a. 25 b. 40 c. 50 d. None of the above

2. Part I of the GED Language Arts Writing Test includes all of the following content areas, except
a. Mechanics b. Usage c. Sentence structure d. Composition

3. Students must generate an expository essay on Part II of the GED Language Arts Writing Test.
a. True b. False

4. Some multiple-choice questions require the student to completely recast a sentence or pair of sentences.
a. True b. False

5. The GED Language Arts Writing Test includes all of the following types of questions, except:
a. Correction b. Revision c. Construction shift d. Short answer

6. A student is permitted to spend up to 45 minutes writing his or her essay.
a. True b. False