GED Writing and Organization Practice Questions, Set 2

1.Which sentence is most appropriate for a cover letter for an office assistant job?

1. A.I have three years of experience managing schedules and phones.
2. B.I really need this job because my rent goes up next month.
3. C.I’m super organized and basically never miss deadlines, honestly.
4. D.Hey, I saw your ad and figured I’d throw my name in the hat.

2.(1) Bring several printed copies of your résumé to the job fair. (2) Research the companies that will attend so you can ask good questions. (3) The fairgrounds also host a large flea market every August. (4) Follow up with an email to any recruiter you spoke with. Which sentence should be removed from this paragraph?

1. A.Sentence 2
2. B.Sentence 3
3. C.Sentence 4
4. D.Sentence 1

3.(1) Theo brought his car in because the brakes squealed. (2) The mechanic replaced the worn brake pads. (3) The squealing was gone. (4) Theo paid the bill and drove home. Where should this sentence be placed? “After that, the mechanic tested the brakes on a short drive.”

1. A.After sentence 1
2. B.After sentence 2
3. C.After sentence 4
4. D.Before sentence 1

4.“Dana works as a pharmacy technician. She is studying to become a nurse.” Which choice best combines these sentences?

1. A.Dana works as a pharmacy technician, and studying to become a nurse.
2. B.Dana works as a pharmacy technician, she is studying to become a nurse.
3. C.Working as a pharmacy technician, nursing is what Dana is studying.
4. D.Dana works as a pharmacy technician while she studies to become a nurse.

5.“The manager repeated again the same instructions that she had already given before.” Which revision is most concise without losing meaning?

1. A.The manager gave instructions again, the same as she gave.
2. B.The manager repeated again the instructions she gave before.
3. C.The manager repeated the instructions she had already given.
4. D.Again the manager repeated the same instructions as before.

6.A writer argues that the town should add more recycling bins downtown. Which sentence would be least relevant to include?

1. A.Downtown trash cans overflow with bottles every weekend.
2. B.Nearby towns that added bins recycled 20 percent more cans.
3. C.The current recycling bins are three blocks apart on Main.
4. D.The town’s first mayor owned a hardware store on Main Street.

7.A warehouse worker is emailing the human resources office to ask for a schedule change. Which sentence is most appropriate?

1. A.Switch me to days, okay? My classes start soon and I can’t do nights.
2. B.I need days ASAP because nights are seriously wrecking my whole life.
3. C.I am requesting a move to the day shift starting March 1 for my classes.
4. D.Hey, any chance I could maybe switch to days sometime soon, if that’s cool?

8.“Most of the volunteers had never built anything before. ______ by Sunday evening, the playground was finished.” Which transition fits best?

1. A.Similarly,
2. B.Therefore,
3. C.For example,
4. D.Nevertheless,

9.Sentences: (1) Finally, the city will choose a design in the fall. (2) The city is planning a new park on Bay Street. (3) First, residents can share ideas at meetings this spring. (4) Next, architects will draw three possible designs. Which order is most logical?

1. A.2, 4, 3, 1
2. B.2, 3, 1, 4
3. C.2, 3, 4, 1
4. D.3, 2, 4, 1

10.A writer claims that a new bike-share program will reduce car trips downtown. Which finding would most strengthen this claim?

1. A.Many residents say they enjoy riding their own bicycles on summer weekends.
2. B.The first bike-share stations will be placed near the library and city hall.
3. C.In a similar city, a third of bike-share riders said they replaced a car trip.
4. D.Most bike-share bicycles are painted a bright color so drivers can see them.

11.(1) ______ (2) Test smoke alarms once a month by pressing the test button. (3) Keep a fire extinguisher in the kitchen, where many home fires start. (4) Plan two ways out of every room and practice them with your family. Which sentence is the best topic sentence for this paragraph?

1. A.Many fire departments hold open houses during the fall.
2. B.Smoke alarms come in several sizes and many price ranges.
3. C.Families often spend weekends cleaning and doing chores.
4. D.A few simple habits can make a home much safer from fire.

12.Which sentence would be the best topic sentence for a paragraph describing the benefits of carpooling to work?

1. A.Highways near large cities are crowded at rush hour each day.
2. B.Many commuters drive alone in cars that can seat five people.
3. C.Some carpools fall apart when one driver changes jobs or shifts.
4. D.Carpooling to work can save commuters money, time, and stress.

13.(1) For the past four years, I have worked as a forklift operator at Dalton Freight. (2) Last year, I trained six new hires on safety procedures. (3) My favorite weekend activity is fishing with my brothers at Pine Lake. (4) I also created a checklist that cut loading errors by a third. This paragraph is from a letter applying for a warehouse supervisor job. Which sentence should be removed?

1. A.Sentence 3
2. B.Sentence 2
3. C.Sentence 1
4. D.Sentence 4

14.“The training session will begin at 9 a.m. in the morning and will end at 11 a.m., which is two hours later.” Which revision is most concise without losing meaning?

1. A.The training session will begin at 9 a.m. in the morning.
2. B.The session that trains staff will begin at 9 a.m. and end two hours later at 11 a.m.
3. C.The training session will last two hours.
4. D.The training session will run from 9 to 11 a.m.

15.“The manager made the decision to postpone the meeting until a later time because of the fact that several staff members were absent and not present.” Which revision is most concise without losing meaning?

1. A.The manager decided to postpone the meeting until later because staff were absent and not present.
2. B.The manager postponed the meeting until a later time.
3. C.The manager postponed the meeting because several staff members were absent.
4. D.Because several staff members were absent and not present, the meeting was postponed by the manager.

16.“The library has a new study room. Students can reserve it online. It holds up to six people.” Which choice best combines these sentences?

1. A.The library has a new study room for six, reserving online.
2. B.The library’s new study room holds up to six people and can be reserved online.
3. C.Holding up to six people, students can reserve the library’s new study room online.
4. D.The library has a new study room, students can reserve it online for six people.

17.“The county added two more restaurant inspectors last year. ______, inspections that once took months to schedule now happen within a few weeks.” Which transition fits best?

1. A.In contrast
2. B.Even so
3. C.As a result
4. D.For instance

18.(1) Then the crew replaced the damaged shingles and sealed the edges. (2) First, a roofer climbed up to find where the water was getting in. (3) Last spring, a leak appeared in the ceiling of the community center’s main hall. (4) Since the repair, the hall has stayed dry through two heavy storms. Which order is most logical?

1. A.2, 3, 1, 4
2. B.3, 1, 2, 4
3. C.3, 2, 1, 4
4. D.2, 1, 4, 3

19.A writer argues that the city should plant shade trees along its bus routes. Which sentence would best support this claim?

1. A.A survey found most riders wait over ten minutes at stops with no shade.
2. B.Trees come in many varieties, and some grow much faster than others.
3. C.Planting trees is a popular weekend volunteer activity in many towns.
4. D.Some residents say they would rather drive than take the city bus at all.

20.A volunteer coordinator is writing a thank-you note to a local business that donated supplies. Which sentence is most appropriate?

1. A.Thank you for the forty cases of water you gave our cleanup; they kept our crew going.
2. B.Thanks a bunch for the water, you guys are seriously the best, no joke at all!!
3. C.Your company’s donation of water was received and will be processed accordingly.
4. D.We got the water, which was fine, though more would have been nice next time.

21.Which revision of “The new hires were kind of clueless about the safety rules” is most appropriate for a training report?

1. A.The new hires were pretty much in the dark on safety rules.
2. B.The new hires were not yet familiar with several safety rules.
3. C.The new hires had no clue whatsoever about the safety rules.
4. D.The new hires were totally lost when it came to safety rules.

22.A writer claims that adding evening hours at the county license office would shorten daytime lines. Which finding would most weaken this claim?

1. A.Many residents say they want to renew licenses without missing any work.
2. B.A nearby county added evening hours, and its daytime waits stayed the same.
3. C.The office already lets residents renew most kinds of licenses by mail.
4. D.Evening hours would require the office to hire two more clerks each year.

23.Which sentence best concludes a paragraph arguing that employers should offer free flu shots at work?

1. A.A free shot in the break room costs little and can keep a whole team at work.
2. B.Some workers do not like needles and would rather skip the shot entirely.
3. C.Flu season usually begins in the fall and can last well into the spring.
4. D.Our break room was repainted last year and now has new tables and chairs.

26.A paragraph in a job application letter describes the writer’s experience as a home health aide. Which sentence should be removed?

1. A.For three years, I helped elderly clients bathe, dress, and take medicine.
2. B.My favorite dish to cook on weekends is my grandmother’s chicken stew.
3. C.I am certified in CPR and first aid through the American Red Cross.
4. D.I kept daily notes on each client’s condition for the visiting nurse.

27.“The new copier is faster in speed than the old copier, and it also uses less paper as well.” Which revision is most concise without losing meaning?

1. A.The new copier is faster and uses less.
2. B.The new copier, which is faster in speed, also uses less paper as well than the old one.
3. C.The new copier is faster in speed than the old one, and it uses less paper as well.
4. D.The new copier is faster than the old one and uses less paper.

28.“The food bank’s freezer space doubled this spring. ______, it can now accept frozen meat donations from two more grocery stores.” Which transition fits best?

1. A.Consequently
2. B.In contrast
3. C.For instance
4. D.Nevertheless