GED RLA For Dummies

Shukyn, Achim K.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1119030056 ISBN 13: 9781119030058

Publisher: For Dummies, 2015

Read and write your way to excellence on the GED RLA Test Does the thought of taking the GED RLA Test make you red in the face? Fear not! With the help of GED RLA Test For Dummies, you'll get up to speed on the new structure and computer-based format of the GED and gain the confidence and know-how to pass the RLA Test like a pro. Packed with helpful guidance and instruction, this hands-on test-prep guide covers the concepts covered onthe GED RLA Test and gives you ample practice opportunities to assess your understanding of the Language Arts, Writing, and Language Arts Reading sections of the exam. Designed to test your understanding of reading, writing, and editing skills, the GED RLA Test can be tough for the uninitiated. Luckily, this fun and accessible guide breaks down each section of the exam into easily digestible parts, making everything you'll encounter on exam day feel like a breeze! Inside, you'll find methods to sharpen your reading and language arts test skills, tips on how to approach GED RLA question types and formats, practice questions and study exercises, and a full-length practice test to help you pinpoint where you need more study help. * Presents reviews of the GED RLA test question types and basic computer skills * Offers passages and questions that assess reading comprehension, language conventions, and usage * Includes one full-length GED RLA practice test * Provides scoring guidelines and detailed answer explanations Even if reading, writing, and editing have never been your strong suit, GED RLA Test For Dummies makes it easy to pass this crucial exam and obtain your hard-earned graduate equivalency diploma.

From the Back Cover:

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

About the Author:

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.