Table of Contents
Kaplan's GED® Test Book and Online Center vii
Getting Started viii
GED® Test Overview x
GED® Computer-Based Testing xiv
Kaplan GED® Test Study Planners xviii
GED® Pretests 1
Reasoning through Language Arts Pretest 2
Mathematical Reasoning Pretest 18
Social Studies Pretest 28
Science Pretest 40
Unit 1 Reasoning Through Language Arts
About the Test 55
Chapter 1 Interpreting Nonfiction and Informational Text
Lesson 1 Main Ideas and Details 60
Lesson 2 Restatement and Summary 62
Lesson 3 Application of Ideas 64
Lesson 4 Cause and Effect 66
Lesson 5 Compare and Contrast 68
Lesson 6 Conclusions and Generalizations 70
Lesson 7 Word Choice 74
Lesson 8 Writer's Tone and Point of View 76
Lesson 9 Text Structure 78
Interpreting Nonfiction and Informational Text Practice Questions 80
Chapter 2 Analyzing Nonfiction and Informational Text
Lesson 1 Purpose of Text 84
Lesson 2 Effectiveness of Argument 86
Lesson 3 Validity of Arguments 88
Lesson 4 Text Related by Theme or Topic 90
Lesson 5 Texts with Opposing Arguments 92
Lesson 6 Texts with Related Graphic Information 94
Analyzing Nonfiction and Informational Text Practice Questions 96
Chapter 3 Interpreting Fiction
Lesson 1 Plot Elements 100
Lesson 2 Inferences 102
Lesson 3 Character 104
Lesson 4 Theme 106
Lesson 5 Style and Point of View 108
Lesson 6 Figurative Language 110
Interpreting Fiction Practice Questions 112
Chapter 4 Writing Effective Sentences
Lesson 1 Simple Sentences 116
Lesson 2 Compound and Complex Sentences 118
Lesson 3 Run-Ons and Comma Splices 122
Lesson 4 Subordinate Ideas 124
Lesson 5 Modify Ideas 126
Lesson 6 Parallel Structure 128
Writing Effective Sentences Practice Questions 130
Chapter 5 Connecting Ideas
Lesson 1 Organize Ideas into Paragraphs 134
Lesson 2 Use Logical Order and Relevant Ideas 138
Lesson 3 Relate Sentences and Paragraphs 140
Connecting Ideas Practice Questions 142
Chapter 6 Writing About Text
Lesson 1 Unpack the Writing Prompt 146
Lesson 2 Identify a Writer's Arguments and Assumptions 148
Lesson 3 Develop a Thesis Statement 150
Lesson 4 Collect Supporting Evidence 152
Lesson 5 Plan Your Response 154
Lesson 6 Draft Your Response 158
Lesson 7 Revise and Edit Your Response 164
Writing About Text Practice 168
Chapter 7 Polishing Your Writing
Lesson 1 Strengthen Sentences 172
Lesson 2 Improve Organization 174
Lesson 3 Word Choice 176
Polishing Your Writing Practice Questions 178
Chapter 8 Using Grammar Correctly
Lesson 1 Noun and Pronoun Agreement 182
Lesson 2 Verb Forms and Tenses 186
Lesson 3 Subject-Verb Agreement 190
Using Grammar Correctly Practice Questions 194
Chapter 9 Using Writing Mechanics
Lesson 1 Comma Use 198
Lesson 2 Capitalization 202
Lesson 3 Possessives and Contractions 204
Lesson 4 Homonyms 206
Using Writing Mechanics Practice Questions 208
Unit 2 Mathematical Reasoning
About the Test 213
Chapter 1 Number Sense and Problem Solving
Lesson 1 Compare and Order Numbers 218
Lesson 2 Whole Number Operations 220
Lesson 3 GED® Test Calculator Skills 224
Lesson 4 Word Problems 228
Lesson 5 Distance and Cost 232
Number Sense and Problem Solving Practice Questions 234
Chapter 2 Decimals and Fractions
Lesson 1 Decimal Basics 238
Lesson 2 Decimal Operations 240
Lesson 3 Fraction Basics 244
Lesson 4 Fraction Operations 246
Lesson 5 Fraction and Decimal Equivalencies 250
Lesson 6 Decimals and Fractions on the Number Line 252
Lesson 7 Decimal and Fraction Calculator Skills 254
Decimals and Fractions Practice Questions 256
Chapter 3 Ratio, Proportion, and Percent
Lesson 1 Ratio and Proportion 260
Lesson 2 Percents 264
Lesson 3 Using the Percent Formula 266
Lesson 4 Percent Calculator Skills 270
Lesson 5 Simple Interest 272
Lesson 6 Percent of Change 274
Ratio, Proportion, and Percent Practice Questions 276
Chapter 4 Data, Statistics, and Probability
Lesson 1 Tables and Pictographs 280
Lesson 2 Bar and Line Graphs 282
Lesson 3 Circle Graphs 286
Lesson 4 Measures of Central Tendency 288
Lesson 5 Line Plots 292
Lesson 6 Histograms 294
Lesson 7 Probability 296
Lesson 8 Combinations 300
Lesson 9 Permutations 304
Lesson 10 Compare Proportions in Different Formats 306
Data, Statistics, and Probability Practice Questions 309
Chapter 5 Algebra Basics, Expressions, and Polynomials
Lesson 1 The Number Line and Signed Numbers 316
Lesson 2 Powers and Roots 320
Lesson 3 Scientific Notation 322
Lesson 4 Order of Operations 324
Lesson 5 Absolute Value 326
Lesson 6 Algebraic Expressions 328
Lesson 7 Expressions and Calculator Skills 334
Lesson 8 Understand Polynomials 336
Lesson 9 Simplify Polynomials 338
Lesson 10 Add and Subtract Polynomials 340
Lesson 11 Multiply Polynomials 344
Lesson 12 Divide Polynomials 346
Algebra Basics, Expressions, and Polynomials Practice Questions 348
Chapter 6 Equations, Inequalities, and Functions
Lesson 1 Equations 352
Lesson 2 Equation Word Problems 356
Lesson 3 Inequalities 358
Lesson 4 Quadratic Equations 360
Lesson 5 Algebra Problem Solving 362
Lesson 6 The Coordinate Plane 364
Lesson 7 Graphing a Line 366
Lesson 8 Slope of a Line 368
Lesson 9 Slope and Equations 370
Lesson 10 Systems of Linear Equations 376
Lesson 11 Patterns and Functions 378
Lesson 12 Function Applications 380
Lesson 13 Function Notation 382
Equations, Inequalities, and Functions Practice Questions 384
Chapter 7 Geometry
Lesson 1 Plane Figures 388
Lesson 2 Triangles 390
Lesson 3 Pythagorean Relationship 392
Lesson 4 Perimeter and Area 394
Lesson 5 Circles 396
Lesson 6 Volume 398
Lesson 7 Surface Area 402
Lesson 8 Combined Figures 406
Lesson 9 Geometry Calculator Skills 408
Geometry Practice Questions 410
GED®Test Mathematics Formula Sheet 413
Unit 3 Social Studies
About the Test 415
Chapter 1 Social Studies Practices
Lesson 1 Determine Central Idea and Draw Conclusions 420
Lesson 2 Interpret Words and Ideas 422
Lesson 3 Analyze Author's Purpose and Point of View 424
Lesson 4 Evaluate Author's Reasoning and Evidence 426
Lesson 5 Analyze Relationships Between Materials 428
Lesson 6 Interpret Data and Statistics 432
Social Studies Practices Practice Questions 434
Chapter 2 U.S. History
Lesson 1 Exploration, Colonialism, and the American Revolution 438
Lesson 2 Westward Expansion, the Civil War, and Reconstruction 440
Lesson 3 Industrialization, Immigration, and the Progressive Era 442
Lesson 4 The United States as an Emerging World Power 444
Lesson 5 The Cold War and the Civil Rights Era 446
U.S. History Practice Questions 448
Chapter 3 Civics and Government
Lesson 1 Historic Basis for U.S. System 452
Lesson 2 Constitutional Government 454
Lesson 3 Levels and Branches of Government 456
Lesson 4 The Electoral System 458
Lesson 5 The Role of the Citizen 460
Civics and Government Practice Questions 462
Chapter 4 Economics
Lesson 1 Basic Economics Concepts 466
Lesson 2 The U.S. Economic System 468
Lesson 3 The Economy and the U.S. Government 470
Lesson 4 Labor and Consumer Issues 472
Economics Practice Questions 474
Chapter 5 Geography and the World
Lesson 1 Early Civilizations 478
Lesson 2 Feudalism to Nation States 480
Lesson 3 The Age of Revolutions 482
Lesson 4 Exploration, Colonialism, and Wars 484
Lesson 5 Humans and the Environment 486
Lesson 6 Using Resources Wisely 488
Geography and the World Practice Questions 490
Unit 4 Science
About the Test 495
Chapter 1 Science Practices
Lesson 1 Comprehend Scientific Presentations 500
Lesson 2 Use the Scientific Method 502
Lesson 3 Reason with Scientific Information 506
Lesson 4 Express and Apply Scientific Information 508
Lesson 5 Use Statistics and Probability 510
Lesson 6 Apply Scientific Formulas 512
Science Practices Practice Questions 514
Chapter 2 Life Science
Lesson 1 Cell Structures and Functions 518
Lesson 2 Cell Processes and Energy 520
Lesson 3 Human Body Systems 522
Lesson 4 Health Issues 524
Lesson 5 Reproduction and Heredity 526
Lesson 6 Modem Genetics 528
Lesson 7 Evolution and Natural Selection 530
Lesson 8 Organization of Ecosystems 532
Life Science Practice Questions 534
Chapter 3 Earth and Space Science
Lesson 1 Structure of Earth 538
Lesson 2 Earth's Resources 540
Lesson 3 Weather and Climate 542
Lesson 4 Earth in the Solar System 544
Lesson 5 The Expanding Universe 546
Earth and Space Science Practice Questions 548
Chapter 4 Physical Science
Lesson 1 Atoms and Molecules 552
Lesson 2 Properties and States of Matter 554
Lesson 3 Chemical Reactions 556
Lesson 4 The Nature of Energy 558
Lesson 5 Motion and Forces 560
Lesson 6 Electricity and Magnetism 562
Physical Science Practice Questions 564
GED® Practice Tests 569
Reasoning through Language Arts Practice Test 570
Mathematical Reasoning Practice Test 593
Social Studies Practice Test 606
Science Practice Test 618
GED® Answers and Explanations
GED® Pretest Answers and Explanations 632
GED® Unit Answers and Explanations 645
GED® Practice Test Answers and Explanations 712
GED®Test Resources
Reasoning through Language Arts Extended Response Evaluation Guide 730
GED® Test Mathematics Formula Sheet 732
TI-30XS Calculator Reference Sheet 733
Æ Symbol Tool Explanation 735
Index 73
