{"id":2106,"date":"2025-11-10T06:35:44","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T06:35:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theentrypass.com\/resources\/?post_type=faqs&#038;p=2106"},"modified":"2025-11-10T06:35:44","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T06:35:44","slug":"what-kind-of-questions-are-on-the-ged-test","status":"publish","type":"faqs","link":"https:\/\/theentrypass.com\/resources\/faq\/what-kind-of-questions-are-on-the-ged-test\/","title":{"rendered":"What Kind of Questions Are on the GED Test?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The GED (General Educational Development) test consists of <a href=\"https:\/\/theentrypass.com\/resources\/faq\/what-is-in-the-ged-exam\/\">four subject modules<\/a>: Mathematical Reasoning, Reasoning Through Language Arts (RLA), Science, and Social Studies. Each uses a mix of question types multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, drag-and-drop, drop-down menus, short answer, and extended response to assess high school-level skills. Tests are computer-based, with some allowing calculator use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mathematical Reasoning<\/strong> (115 minutes): Focuses on quantitative problem-solving (45%) and algebraic expressions (55%). Questions include solving equations like 2x+5=132x + 5 = 132x+5=13 (find x=4x = 4x=4), interpreting graphs, calculating area (e.g., rectangle: A=l\u00d7wA = l \\times wA=l\u00d7w), proportions, and basic statistics. Fill-in-the-blank requires numeric answers; drag-and-drop for matching formulas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reasoning Through Language Arts<\/strong> (150 minutes): Covers reading comprehension (75%), grammar, and writing. Expect analyzing passages (fiction\/nonfiction), identifying main ideas, editing sentences for errors (e.g., subject-verb agreement), and an extended response essay arguing a position with evidence from provided texts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Science<\/strong> (90 minutes): Tests life science (40%), physical science (40%), and Earth\/space science (20%). Questions involve interpreting data from charts\/tables, designing experiments, evaluating hypotheses (e.g., &#8220;What variable affects plant growth?&#8221;), and short answers explaining concepts like energy transfer or ecosystems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Social Studies<\/strong> (70 minutes): Includes U.S. history (20%), civics\/government (50%), economics (15%), and geography (15%). 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