the ged science exam

... on the GED The chart on the next page summarizes the approximate breakdown of question types and subjects covered in the questions on the GED Science Exam 211 – ABOUT THE GED SCIENCE EXAM – GED ... covered on the GED Science Exam are: ■ ■ ■ physical science 35% of the questions life science 45% of the questions Earth and space science 20% of the questions On the GED, physical science includes ... root of all science A the same in the sense that they involve the deliberate and systematic observation of nature Each science is not a loose branch The branches of science connect to the same root...

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... phenotypes can the offspring have? In a Punnett square, the genes of one parent are listed on one side of the square and the genes of the other parent on the other side of the square They are then combined ... science are concerned with the formation of the Earth, the solar system and the universe, the history of Earth (its mountains, continents and ocean floors), the weather and seasons on Earth, the ... of the Earth and the Solar System The sun, the Earth, and the rest of the solar system formed 4.6 billion years ago, according to the solar nebula theory This theory states that the solar system...

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... electrons) The strength of the force depends on the charges and on the distance between them The greater the charges, the greater the force The closer the charges are to each other, the greater the ... with the mass of our planet The greater the masses involved, the greater the gravitational force between them The sun exerts a force on the Earth and the Earth exerts a force on the sun The moon ... moon exerts a force on the Earth, and the Earth on the moon The gravitational force of the moon is the reason there are tides The moon’s gravity pulls the water on Earth The sun also exerts a...

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... ABOUT THE GED MATHEMATICS EXAM – The GED Mathematics Test is given in two separate sections The first section permits the use of a calculator; the second does not The time limit for the GED is ... ■ The leg opposite the 30-degree angle is half the length of the hypotenuse (And, therefore, the hypotenuse is two times the length of the leg opposite the 30-degree angle.) The leg opposite the ... to find the length of any side as along as you know the measure of the other two ■ The length of the hypotenuse is ͙2 multiplied by ෆ the length of one of the legs of the triangle ͙ෆ ᎏ The length...

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... (Sunil receives the present; the present receives the action of being given.) The reporter / asked the president a question (The president receives the question; the question receives the action of ... Dependent Clauses The word phone is the subject It tells us what the sentence is about—who or what performs the action of the sentence The verb phrase is ringing is the predicate It tells us the action ... what the sentence is about—who or what is performing the action of the sentence The predicate tells us something about the subject—what the subject is or does Thus, in the following sentence: The...

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... was racing to the car? Because the modifier racing to the car is next to I, the sentence says that I was doing the racing But the verb watched indicates that he was the one racing to the car Here ... your silverware in the bin, and your tray should go on the counter (Two verbs follow the to + verb + your + noun pattern; the third puts the noun first, then the verb.) Again, the sentence is clearer ... will review these grammar rules and more so that you will be prepared for the exam U SAGE refers to the rules that govern the form of the words we use and how we string those words together in sentences...

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... participle They may be lost They might have gotten lost 52 – USAGE – action that the subject of the sentence performs upon an object: I lay the baby down in the crib In the following examples, the subjects ... transitive—an object “receives” the action—while the other is intransitive the subject itself “receives” or performs the action For example, lie is an action that the subject of the sentence “performs” ... down The transitive verb lay, on the other hand, is an The sun will rise at 5:48 A.M tomorrow He raised the rent to $750 per month The basic forms of these verbs can also be a bit tricky The following...

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... that can be either singular or plural, depending upon the noun or pronoun to which they refer, should take the pronoun that matches their referent If the antecedent is singular, the pronoun and ... their antecedents the words they replace For example, in the following sentence: all any most none some All of the chocolate is gone It was delicious! All of the cookies are gone They were delicious! ... believe everything their parents tell them None of the information is accurate; it’s all out of date None of the facts are accurate; they are all out of date the word children is the antecedent and...

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... on the other hand, can lead to a great deal of confusion for your readers and can send a message other than the one you intended For example, take a look at the following two versions of the ... bother Xavier Don’t bother, Xavier 61 – MECHANICS – These sentences use the same words, but have two very different meanings because of punctuation In the first sentence, the comma indicates the ... comma indicates the speaker is telling the reader not to bother Xavier In the second sentence, the speaker is telling Xavier not to bother Here’s another example of how punctuation can drastically...

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... than I) then at that time, therefore (first this, then that; if you think it’s good, then I’ll it) their possessive form of they there location; in that place through in one side and out the other; ... have the basic underlying structure of main idea → support They begin with a main idea (sometimes called the thesis or theme of the text) that controls the whole passage It is this idea that the ... for organizing their support One of these strategies often serves as the overall organizing principle for the text, while individual sections may use other techniques as well For example, imagine...

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... paragraphs They are essential to good writing Notice, for example, the difference between the two paragraphs below In the first version, the transitions have been omitted In the second version, they ... the paragraph or is simply implied In the first paragraph below, the topic sentence is at the beginning; in the second example, the topic sentence is at the end (1)Electronic mail (e-mail) is ... sentence The topic sentence is commonly found at the beginning of the paragraph, but it can also be at the end Less frequently, the topic sentence is found somewhere in the middle of the paragraph...

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... or scenario) You follow the directions exactly and directly answer the questions in the prompt In the first example, you must state your position on the issue raised in the prompt—censorship of ... provide In other words, your answer to the question in the prompt is your thesis—your main idea It is the “argument” that you are going to make and the idea you need to support A thesis does ... prompt: ments about the topic or state how others might respond to the question A good thesis takes a clear, personal position For example, look again at the following prompt: Thesis: Good neighbors...

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... tell them (State your thesis.) Body: Tell them (Develop your ideas and provide specific support for your thesis.) Conclusion: Tell them what you have told them (Restate your thesis.) Here, the ... changes the tone The first sentence is calm and neutral The second sentence, on the other hand, is emotional and excited There are endless varieties of tones when you speak Likewise, there are ... too Here’s an example of a general sentence made more precise: S TYLE The machine made a loud noise and then stopped The generator made a loud bang and then stopped Style refers to the manner in...

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... on the other, or with antecedents on one side and pronouns on the other The subjects and verbs need to agree in order for the scale to be balanced Likewise, the pronouns need to agree with their ... and then review your notes from the whole Language Arts, Writing section When you are ready, move on to the practice questions that follow The GED Language Arts, Writing Test in a Nutshell The GED ... Idioms Another third of the questions on Part I will be about usage: the rules that govern the form of the words we use and how we put those words together in sentences Chapter reviewed the usage...

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... for the GED Language Arts, Reading Exam 341 Chapter 39 GED Literature and the Arts, Reading Practice Questions 347 PART VI The GED Mathematics Exam 379 Chapter 40 About the GED Mathematics Exam ... the GED Social Studies Exam 155 Chapter 19 GED Social Studies Practice Questions 171 vii – CONTENTS – PART IV The GED Science Exam 203 Chapter 20 About the GED Science Exam 209 Chapter 21 213 ... Perspectives in Science 249 Chapter 28 History and Nature of Science 257 Chapter 29 Tips and Strategies for the GED Science Exam 261 Chapter 30 GED Science Practice Questions 265 The GED Language...

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... processing GED Testing Fees Fees for the GED vary widely In some states, you can take the GED exams at no charge; in others, all testing centers charge the same fee (usually between $20–$80); and in others, ... approximately 60–65% of the questions correctly, you should receive a standard score of about 410 points per exam – ALL ABOUT THE GED – The Structure of the GED Enough to Pass Each of the five GED tests contains ... available for GED candidates with documented disabilities that may affect their ability to pass the GED These accommodations include: Spanish and French Versions of the GED ■ ■ ■ In addition to the standard...

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... about the basic structure of the GED exams Parts II–VI each begin with a summary of the content covered on each exam and the type of questions you will be asked on the tests Be sure to read these ... math GED Review errors Week Study science Focus: life sciences, start physical sciences Week Study science Focus: physical sciences, and Earth and space sciences Week Take practice science GED ... for an exam, or maybe you have never had to prepare for standardized tests like the GED In any case, you may be unsure about the best way to get ready for these important exams Fortunately, there...

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... with the format of the exam For example, when you are reading a short story, you can ask yourself questions like those you might see on the GED, such as: What is the theme of the story? What is the ... top to bottom Instead, with a map, the ideas can go all over the page The key is that you still show how the ideas are related The next page shows the same example in a map instead of an outline ... analyzing a diagram of the human ear, you can ask: What is immediately below the auditory tube? What is the scientific name of the ear drum? Where is the incus located? What parts of the ear must a sound...

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... remember the three main civilizations of the early Americas: the Mayans, the Aztecs, and the Incas You could use the acronym AIM to help you remember Another trick is to make a sentence using the ... worried about the test and examine the reasons why Your fears won’t change the fact that you have to take the test, but they can paralyze you and keep you from studying and doing well on the exam Acknowledge ... can about the exams If you don’t know what to expect on the tests, you won’t know how to study It is likely that you will be extra anxious about the exams, too The more you know about the tests...

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... – THE GED LANGUAGE ARTS, WRITING EXAM – Sentence 7: Kane’s Batman was a success that was big right from the start Which is the best way to write the underlined portion of sentence 7? If the ... avenge their deaths and the bringing of criminals to justice Which is the best way to write the underlined portion of this sentence? If the original is the best way, choose option a a and the bringing ... not cover all of the material that may be included on the GED and does not include an essay exam a The tenses are inconsistent (present tense devotes and past tense used) The other sentences about...

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