The GED Language Arts Reading Test focuses on both fiction and nonfiction texts. The Language Arts Reading Test reflects an appreciation for the diversity of GED candidates. Diverse ages, multicultural and ethnic backgrounds, gender, socioeconomic groups, and regional differences are considered when reading passages are selected.
The reading passages are drawn from both literary and nonfiction
writings. Students must use higher-order thinking skills in order to
successfully respond to the questions: comprehension, application, analysis, and
synthesis. In some questions, students will be asked to demonstrate that they
understand literary uses of language and literary themes.