GED, LANGUAGE ARTS
FREQUENTLY TESTED ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
What are the four purposes of writing?
ANSWER
inform, persuade, describe, entertain
Question 2.
What is the defining characteristic of persuasive writing?
ANSWER
the writing appeals to emotions and logic to inspire the reader to adopt a specific stance.
Question 3.
What is the purpose of writing to entertain?
ANSWER
is to engage and delight the reader.
Question 4.
What key words or phrases cue test takers to apply their sequential knowledge?
ANSWER
i. Sequence
ii. Sequential Knowledge
iii. Sequential Order
Question 5.
LISt the four types of supporting details?
ANSWER
Examples, Facts & Statistics, Anecdotes, and Sensory Details.
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FREQUENTLY TESTED ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
What are the four purposes of writing?
ANSWER
inform, persuade, describe, entertain
Question 2.
What is the defining characteristic of persuasive writing?
ANSWER
the writing appeals to emotions and logic to inspire the reader to adopt a specific stance.
Question 3.
What is the purpose of writing to entertain?
ANSWER
is to engage and delight the reader.
Question 4.
What key words or phrases cue test takers to apply their sequential knowledge?
ANSWER
i. Sequence
ii. Sequential Knowledge
iii. Sequential Order
Question 5.
LISt the four types of supporting details?
ANSWER
Examples, Facts & Statistics, Anecdotes, and Sensory Details.
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