GED RLA For Dummies

Learn:

Methods to sharpen your reading and language skills How to approach the GED Reasoning Through Language Arts test question types and formats To work through test questions with practice problems and study exercises How you measure up by taking a full–length practice test

Prepare for the GED RLA test the easy and painless way!

Does the thought of tackling the GED Reasoning Through Language Arts test give you a sinking feeling? Banish those jitters with this friendly guide! You′ll get a sneak peek at the test format, appraise your skills on a diagnostic test, sharpen your knowledge where you most need help, and prepare for the big day with a full–length practice test.

Find out what you need to know get an overview of the GED and what the RLA test covers, and use the diagnostic test and self–assessment to pinpoint where you need more work There′s a chapter for that focus in–depth on reading comprehension, argument analysis, English language conventions, and how to write an essay that clearly states and supports your conclusions You won′t go in cold take the full–length RLA practice test and experience the types of questions, the format, and the content you can expect on the real thing Study the explanations when you review your practice test, the explanations of answers you got wrong will help you know where you still need additional study

Open the book and find:

What to expect on the GED RLA test Test day tips Ways to improve your reading comprehension Help identifying key ideas Tips for choosing the right words Ways to fix broken sentences Advice for improving your reading speed Tricky writing problems to avoid

Introduction 1

Part I: Getting Started with the GED RLA Test 5

Chapter 1: Taking a Quick Glance at the GED RLA Test 7

Chapter 2: Prepping for the RLA Test 15

Chapter 3: Uncovering Your Strengths and Weaknesses with a Diagnostic Test 27

Chapter 4: Succeeding on the GED RLA Test 51

Part II: Enhancing Your RLA Skills 61

Chapter 5: Understanding the Written Word 63

Chapter 6: Analyzing Arguments and Weighing Evidence 93

Chapter 7: Mastering Language Conventions and Usage 119

Chapter 8: Penning Powerful Prose for the Extended Response 151

Part III: Putting Your RLA Knowledge and Skills to the Test 171

Chapter 9: Taking an RLA Practice Test 173

Chapter 10: Answers and Explanations for the RLA Practice Test 193

Part IV: The Part of Tens 201

Chapter 11: Ten Tips for Faster Reading and Improved Comprehension 203

Chapter 12: Avoiding Ten Tricky Writing Errors 211

Index 217

Achim Krull has taught at the high school and adult levels, and he has written textbooks, teachers′ guides, and numerous other learning materials. Murray Shukyn, an acknowledged Canadian leader in alternative education, has taught at the elementary, secondary, and university levels and has created adult training programs.