Synopses & Reviews
REA
Real review, Real practice, Real results.
Pass the GED and get on the road to success!
90% percent of colleges and universities recognize the GED high school diploma, and employers base hiring and salary for GED graduates the same as high school graduates.
-- U.S. Dept. of Education
GED LANGUAGE ARTS, WRITING 3rd Edition
with TESTware
Includes easy CD software with timed practice tests & instant scoring
Are you prepared to pass the GED Writing exam?
* Follow REAs advice on self-assessment and planning
* Take the diagnostic practice test to discover what you know and what you
should know
* Use REA's results-driven system for effective study and review
Practice for real
* Create the closest experience to test-day conditions with 4 PRACTICE TESTS: A Pre-Test and Post-Test in the book, plus 2 more full-length practice tests on REAs TESTware CD, featuring timed test-taking, instant scoring, mark-and-return function, and more.
* Test at your own pace, on CD or on paper
* Chart your progress with full and detailed explanations of all answers
* Boost your confidence with test-taking strategies and experienced advice
Sharpen up your skills
* The book's full subject review features coverage of all areas on the official exam, including grammar, sentence structure, the writing process, and more.
* Smart and friendly lessons reinforce necessary skills* Key tutorials enhance specific abilities needed on the test
* Targeted drills increase comprehension
Ideal for Home Study and Solo Test Preparation!
REA has always been a trusted resource for the hundreds of thousands of people who seek to improve their potential by succeeding on the GED and earning their High School Equivalency Certificate. REA study guides are recommended by educators and written by experts who have mastered the subjects and the tests.
Synopsis
REA ... Real review, Real practice, Real results.
Pass the GED and get on the road to success!
90% percent of colleges and universities recognize the GED high school diploma, and employers base hiring and salary for GED graduates the same as high school graduates.
-- U.S. Dept. of Education
GED LANGUAGE ARTS, WRITING - 3rd Edition
with TESTware
Includes easy CD software with timed practice tests & instant scoring
Are you prepared to pass the GED Writing exam?
* Follow REA's advice on self-assessment and planning
* Take the diagnostic practice test to discover what you know and what you
should know
* Use REA's results-driven system for effective study and review
Practice for real
* Create the closest experience to test-day conditions with 4 PRACTICE TESTS: A Pre-Test and Post-Test in the book, plus 2 more full-length practice tests on REA's TESTware CD, featuring timed test-taking, instant scoring, mark-and-return function, and more.
* Test at your own pace, on CD or on paper
* Chart your progress with full and detailed explanations of all answers
* Boost your confidence with test-taking strategies and experienced advice
Sharpen up your skills
* The book's full subject review features coverage of all areas on the official exam, including grammar, sentence structure, the writing process, and more.
* Smart and friendly lessons reinforce necessary skills* Key tutorials enhance specific abilities needed on the test
* Targeted drills increase comprehension
Ideal for Home Study and Solo Test Preparation!
REA has always been a trusted resource for the hundreds of thousands of people who seek toimprove their potential by succeeding on the GED and earning their High School Equivalency Certificate. REA study guides are recommended by educators and written by experts who have mastered the subjects and the tests.
Synopsis
MASTER GED LANGUAGE ARTS, WRITING AND GET YOUR HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA! GED Language Arts, Writing REA helps you get ready for GED Language Arts, Writing with these exclusive features: - Detailed review of every possible GED Language Arts, Writing exam topic - Diagnostic pre-test that pinpoints your GED Language Arts, Writing strengths and weaknesses - Post-test that evaluates your progress as your GED studies proceed - 2 additional GED Language Arts, Writing practice tests on CD! The practice tests are timed and scored automatically and include detailed on-screen answer explanations for every question - Each GED Language Arts, Writing practice exam question is answered with easy-to-follow, easy-to-grasp explanations - Comprehensive GED Language Arts, Writing glossary for speedy look-up of important information - Proven GED test-taking strategies and powerhouse drills
Table of Contents
Introduction
About this Book
About the GED Program
About the GED Exam
About the Language Arts, Writing Test of the GED
When Should I Start Studying
Before the Test
Top Test Tips When Taking the GED
After the Test
About Research & Education Association
Acknowledgments
Pre-Test
Pre-Test
Answer Key
Pre-Test Self-Evaluation
Answers and Explanations
Introduction to Grammar
The Sentence and its Parts
Other Parts of the Sentence
Labeling the Sentence
Review
Verbs
Action and Linking Verbs
Subject/Verb Agreement
Tenses
Common Errors
Review
Subject and Verb Agreement
Identifying Subjects and Verbs
Agreement
Review
Nouns
Common and Proper Nouns
Forming the Plural of Nouns
Different Types of Nouns
Review
Pronouns
Types of Pronouns
Review
Common Sentence Errors
Sentence Fragments
Run-on Sentences
Parallel Structure
Misplaced Modifiers
Review
Modifying Words
Adjectives and Adverbs
Correct Usage of Adjectives and Adverbs
Review
Punctuation
End Marks
Commas
Semicolons and Colons
Quotation Marks
Review
Capitalization
Names of Ships, Aircraft, Spacecraft, and Trains
Names of Deities
Geological Periods
Names of Astronomical Bodies
Personifications
Historical Periods
Organizations, Associations, and Institutions
Governmental and Judicial Bodies
Review
Sentence Structure
Compound Sentences
Complex Sentences
Review
Spelling and Word Usage
Spelling
Hints for Correct Spelling
SEDE or CEDE?
Word Usage
Homonyms
Words Often Confused
Word Analysis
Review
Steps in the Writing Process
Introduction to Writing
The Writing Process
Prewriting
Writing a Rough Draft
Essay Organization
Organizing and Revising the Rough Draft
Proofreading
Review
Specific Types of Writing
The Business Letter
Resumes and Job Applications
Job Applications
Review
Post-Test
Post-Test
Answer Key
Post-Test Self-Evaluation
Post-Test Answers and Explanations
Appendix: Glossary of Terms
Requirements for Issuance of Certificate/Diploma