Question 1

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What is Mr. Hartman's main purpose in writing this memo?

Ato inform Bank employees

Bto worry Bank employees

Cto frighten Bank employees

Dto comfort Bank employees

Eto discipline Bank employees

Answer : A

Question 2

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How can someone ''taste and smell the stars'' (line 9)?

Astudying astronomy

Bliving by society's rules

Cignoring the needs of others

Dreaching out for all life has to offer

Eviewing both old and new movies

Answer : D

Question 3

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The fish "have no pathway where they go" (line 5) because they are swimming in water. How does the speaker seem to feel about this situation?

Anatural

Bpathetic

Cintelligent

Dbackward

Edangerous

Answer : A

Question 4

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Why does Molly make ''a wordless sound'' (line 17)?

AShe is afraid of cattle.

BShe is excited about Ray's proposal.

CShe doesn't want to be with Ray.

DRay reminds her of her father.

EShe dreads Ray's intentions.

Answer : E

Question 5

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Which statement reveals the encouraging tone the Human Resources Manager wants to convey?

A'We have been trying, with little success, to hire a number of new people' (line 6)

B'Unfortunately, other companies in our area are trying to do the same thing' (line 7)

C'having a difficult time finding enough qualified people' (line 8)

D'Effective immediately, we are implementing a new reward system' (line 13)

E'Since the person must successfully complete 90 days of employment' (line 21)

Answer : D

Free Practice Questions for GED Reasoning Through Language Arts Exam

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