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GED Practice 3

Practice 3 for GED: 25 questions, explained answers, and a review routine.

These questions are for study practice only and are not official exam questions.

Question 1

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A table lists plant heights of 5, 8, 11, and 14 cm on days 0, 3, 6, and 9. What average growth rate fits the data?

Question 2

2

A speech says, "Only our plan can save the town," without comparing alternatives. Which concern is most relevant?

Question 3

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Original passage: Argument A cites a documented reduction in water use after repairs to leaking pipes. Argument B says repairs are worthwhile because the author has always liked new equipment. Which argument is better supported on the issue of water savings?

Question 4

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A car uses 12 gallons to travel 336 miles. What is its fuel economy?

Question 5

5

Which change would most directly increase evaporation from an open dish of water, with other factors held constant?

Question 6

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A source claims a policy was popular because 80% of surveyed business owners supported it. What question is most useful before applying the result to all residents?

Question 7

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A paragraph argues that a new library room improved access for families. Which detail is most relevant?

Question 8

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A bag contains 6 black and 4 white buttons. One is chosen at random. What is the probability of choosing white?

Question 9

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A graph shows speed rising steadily from 0 to 12 m/s in 4 seconds. What is the average acceleration?

Question 10

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A newspaper editorial argues for a tax change, while a news table lists the proposed rates. Which distinction is most useful?

Question 11

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Choose the correct completion: Yesterday, the volunteers ___ the room before the event began.

Question 12

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A bus travels 150 miles in 3 hours at a constant speed. How far does it travel in 5 hours at that speed?

Question 13

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A claim says a new coating always prevents rust. After a valid test, one coated sample rusts. What is the strongest warranted conclusion?

Question 14

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In the U.S. federal system, which description best explains federalism?

Question 15

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Choose the transition: The first route is shorter. ___, the second has fewer hills and may be easier for beginners.

Question 16

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A line passes through (0, 2) and (3, 8). Which equation describes it?

Question 17

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What is the purpose of labeling the units on a graph's axes?

Question 18

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A household chooses to save $50 instead of spending it on entertainment. Which statement describes the tradeoff?

Question 19

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Which sentence is most appropriate for a formal letter requesting information?

Question 20

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A triangle has base 10 cm and perpendicular height 7 cm. What is its area?

Question 21

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A pH measurement changes from 8 to 6. Which statement correctly describes the direction of change?

Question 22

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Which example illustrates a check by one federal branch on another?

Question 23

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Choose the sentence with correct pronoun reference.

Question 24

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A box measures 4 inches by 5 inches by 6 inches. What is its volume?

Question 25

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A population contains inherited variation in drought tolerance. Repeated droughts favor plants that survive and reproduce with less water. What is the expected long-term tendency?

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