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GED-Test – General Educational Development Test: Social Studies, Language Arts - Writing, Science, Language Arts - Reading, Mathematics

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Question 4 (Science - Earth and Space Science)

Change of phase is a process whereby matter changes form (solid, liquid, gas). Which one of the following constitutes a phase change?

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    condensation of water vapor
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    photosynthesis
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    digestion of food
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    dry-cleaning
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    exhaling
Question 5 (Science - History and Nature of Science)

In 1628, English physician William Harvey established that the blood circulates throughout the body. He recognized that the heart acts as a pump and does not work by using up blood as earlier anatomists thought. To carefully observe the beating of the heart and the direction of blood flow, Harvey needed to see the works of the blood in slow motion. Since there was no way for him to observe a human heart in slow motion, he studied the hearts of toads and snakes, rather than the rapidly beating hearts of “warm-blooded” mammals and birds. By keeping these animals cool, he could slow their hearts down. The main argument for his conclusion that the blood circulates stemmed from his measurement of the amount of blood pumped with each heartbeat. He calculated that the amount of blood pumped each hour by far exceeds the total amount of blood in the body and proved that the same blood passes through the heart over and over again.

What misconception did scientist harbor before Harvey’s study?

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    The heart circulates blood.
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    The heart pumps blood.
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    The heart uses up blood.
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    The heart contains no blood.
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    The heart of birds beats faster than the heart of frogs.
Question 6 (Language Arts, Writing - Writing an effective Essay)

How to Buy a Gift

(1) We by gifts all throughout the year for many different occasions.

(2) Including birthdays, weddings, and anniversaries.

(3) A few simple strategies can help you pick a good gift every time.

(4) First, decide how much money you will spend on the gift.

(5) This depend upon two things: how much you can afford to spend and how much you want to spend.

(6) You may be able to afford $100.

(7) You may only want to spend $25.

(8) A maximum limit should be set so that you do not go over budget.

(9) Second, decide what sort of gift you want to give.

(10) Do you want your gift to be something practical, or would you rather give something whimsical.

(11) Do you want a gift that is unique, or would the receiver prefer something ordinary?

(12) Do you need something that’s top of the line, or would the receiver appreciate a bargain brand?

(13) Even if you don’t know exactly what you want to get, having an idea of the kind of gift you want can help you make the most of your time while you are shopping.

(14) Determine where you can purchase the kind of gift you want within your budget.

(15) For example, don’t go to an upscale department store if your budget is only $25.

(16) A little research can help you find the right place for your purchase.

(17) That is making you, your wallet, and your gift recipient happy.

Sentence 10: Do you want your gift to be something practical, or would you rather give something whimsical.

Which correction should be made to sentence 10?

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    Change to be to being.
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    Replace would with will.
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    Change the period to a question mark.
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    Replace something whimsical with a whimsical thing.
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    No correction is necessary.