Test Prep GED-SECTION-2 Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

Test Prep GED-SECTION-2 Online Questions & Answers

• Question 1:

  How to Buy a Gift

  A

  (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.

  B

  (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.

  C

  (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 thats top of the line, or would the receiver appreciate a bargain brand?

  (13)Even if you dont 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.

  D

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

  (15)For example, dont 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 17: That is making you, your wallet, and your gift recipient happy. Which is the most effective way to write the underlined portion of sentence 17?

  A. That is making you
  B. That will make you
  C. You will be made
  D. While it makes you E. Having made, you
  B. That will make you

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  explanation:

  Explanation/Reference:

  The helping verb needs to express that the action takes place in the future, so will is the best choice. Choice a is incorrect because it uses a helping verb that expresses present, not future, action. Choice c is incorrect because it is illogical. Choice d is incorrect because it creates a sentence fragment. Choice e is incorrect; it also creates a sentence fragment, and it is illogical.

• Question 2:

  How to Buy a Gift

  A

  (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.

  B

  (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.

  C

  (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 thats top of the line, or would the receiver appreciate a bargain brand?

  (13)Even if you dont 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.

  D

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

  (15)For example, dont 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 15: For example, dont go to an upscale department store if your budget is only $25. Which correction should be made to sentence 15?

  A. Change go to going.
  B. Replace your with you're.
  C. Change is to were.
  D. Move for example to the end of the sentence.
  E. No correction is necessary.
  E. No correction is necessary.

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  explanation:

  Explanation/Reference:

  This sentence is correct. Choice a is incorrect because the verb base form, not the ing form, should follow dont. Choice b is incorrect because the possessive your is correct in the sentence. Choice c is incorrect because the sentence should be in the present tense. Choice d is incorrect because for example does not need to be moved. It could go to the end of the sentence, but the change is not necessary, and the phrase is better as an introduction.

• Question 3:

  How to Buy a Gift

  A

  (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.

  B

  (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.

  C

  (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 thats top of the line, or would the receiver appreciate a bargain brand?

  (13)Even if you dont 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.

  D

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

  (15)For example, dont 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 14: Determine where you can purchase the kind of gift you want within your budget. The most effective revision to the beginning of sentence 14 would be:

  A. At last, determine where you can purchase
  B. One of the things to determine is where you can purchase
  C. After you determine where to purchase
  D. Third, determine where you can purchase
  E. Yet, determining where you can purchase
  D. Third, determine where you can purchase

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  explanation:

  Explanation/Reference:

  This is the third step, and it should follow the previous steps in using a number transition. Choice a is incorrect because while this is the third and last step in the passage, at last is not the most effective transition given the context. Choice b is wordy and does not indicate the number of the step. Choice c is incorrect because it would create an illogical sentence fragment. Choice e is incorrect because the sentence does not contrast with the ideas in sentence 13.

• Question 4:

  How to Buy a Gift

  A

  (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.

  B

  (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.

  C

  (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 thats top of the line, or would the receiver appreciate a bargain brand?

  (13)Even if you dont 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.

  D

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

  (15)For example, dont 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.

  A. of your time while you are shopping
  B. of your shopping time
  C. of your time that is spent shopping
  D. while you are spending your time shopping
  E. of shopping at the time Sentence 13: Even if you dont 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. Which is the most effective way to write the underlined portion of sentence 13?
  B. of your shopping time

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  explanation:

  Explanation/Reference:

  This is the most concise and clear version. Choices a, c, and d are incorrect because they are unnecessarily wordy. Choices d and e are also awkward, and e is illogical.

• Question 5:

  How to Buy a Gift

  A

  (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.

  B

  (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.

  C

  (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 thats top of the line, or would the receiver appreciate a bargain brand?

  (13)Even if you dont 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.

  D

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

  (15)For example, dont 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?

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

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  explanation:

  Explanation/Reference:

  The sentence asks a question, so the period should be changed to a question mark. Choice a is incorrect because an infinitive should always follow want. Choice b is incorrect because would is correct for asking about a preference. Choice d is incorrect because it does not use parallel structure. Choice e is incorrect because the question mark must be added.

• Question 6:

  How to Buy a Gift

  A

  (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.

  B

  (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.

  C

  (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 thats top of the line, or would the receiver appreciate a bargain brand?

  (13)Even if you dont 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.

  D

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

  (15)For example, dont 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 8: A maximum limit should be set so that you do not go over budget. Which is the best way to write sentence 8?

  A. A maximum limit should be set so that you do not go over budget.
  B. Set a maximum limit so that you do not go over budget.
  C. Having a maximum limit should be so that you do not go over budget.
  D. With setting a maximum limit, budgets should not be gone over.
  E. Do not go over budget without a maximum limit.
  B. Set a maximum limit so that you do not go over budget.

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  explanation:

  Explanation/Reference:

  This is the most concise and active sentence, and it is written in the style of the rest of the passage. Choice a is incorrect because it uses the passive voice in the first part of the sentence. Choice c is incorrect because it is wordy and awkward. Choice d is incorrect because it uses the passive voice in the second part of the sentence. Choice e is illogical.

• Question 7:

  How to Buy a Gift

  A

  (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.

  B

  (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.

  C

  (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 thats top of the line, or would the receiver appreciate a bargain brand?

  (13)Even if you dont 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.

  D

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

  (15)For example, dont 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.

  A. You may be able to afford $100, you may only want to spend $25.
  B. Since you may be able to afford $100, you may only want to spend $25.
  C. In the case that you may be able to afford $100, you may only want to spend $25.
  D. You may be able to afford $100 while only wanting to spend $25.
  E. You may be able to afford $100 but only want to spend $25. Sentence 6 and 7: You may be able to afford $100. You may only want to spend $25. Which is the most effective combination of sentences 6 and 7?
  E. You may be able to afford $100 but only want to spend $25. Sentence 6 and 7: You may be able to afford $100. You may only want to spend $25. Which is the most effective combination of sentences 6 and 7?

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  explanation:

  Explanation/Reference:

  This is the most concise and effective combination of sentences. Choice a creates a run-on sentence. The use of since in choice b makes the sentence illogical. Choice c is unnecessarily wordy. Choice d lacks the parallel structure of choice e and is awkward with the shift to wanting instead of want.

• Question 8:

  How to Buy a Gift

  A

  (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.

  B

  (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.

  C

  (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 thats top of the line, or would the receiver appreciate a bargain brand?

  (13)Even if you dont 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.

  D

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

  (15)For example, dont 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 5: This depend upon two things: how much you can afford to spend and how much you want to spend. Which correction should be made to sentence 5?

  A. Add second to the beginning of the sentence.
  B. Change depend to depends.
  C. Replace can with should.
  D. Change want to wants.
  E. No correction is necessary.
  B. Change depend to depends.

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  explanation:

  Explanation/Reference:

  Depend needs to be changed to depends to correct the error in subjectverb agreement; this is singular and needs a singular verb. Choice a is incorrect because the sentence does not offer another reason but rather an explanation of the first reason. Choice c is incorrect because can is the proper helping verb in this context; it is a matter of ability, not expectation. Choice d is incorrect because the change would create another error in subjectverb agreement; you and want both need to be singular. Choice e is incorrect because the subjectverb agreement error needs to be corrected.

• Question 9:

  How to Buy a Gift

  A

  (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.

  B

  (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.

  C

  (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 thats top of the line, or would the receiver appreciate a bargain brand?

  (13)Even if you dont 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.

  D

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

  (15)For example, dont 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 2: Including birthdays, weddings, and anniversaries. Which revision should be made to sentence 2?

  A. Delete sentence 2.
  B. Add for example to the beginning of the sentence.
  C. Connect sentence 2 to sentence 1.
  D. Move sentence 2 to follow sentence 3.
  E. No revision is necessary.
  C. Connect sentence 2 to sentence 1.

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  explanation:

  Explanation/Reference:

  Sentence 2 is a fragment and should be connected to sentence 1. Choice a is incorrect because sentence 2 provides useful examples; there is no reason to delete it. Choice b is incorrect because adding for example would not fix the sentence fragment. Choice d is incorrect because the examples of reasons to buy gifts should immediately follow sentence 1. Choice e is incorrect because the fragment needs to be corrected.

• Question 10:

  How to Buy a Gift

  A

  (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.

  B

  (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.

  C

  (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 thats top of the line, or would the receiver appreciate a bargain brand?

  (13)Even if you dont 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.

  D

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

  (15)For example, dont 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.

  A. Change by to buy.
  B. Insert a semicolon after year.
  C. Replace occasions with occasion.
  D. Delete throughout.
  E. No correction is necessary. Sentence 1: We by gifts all throughout the year for many different occasions. Which correction should be made to sentence 1?
  A. Change by to buy.

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  explanation:

  Explanation/Reference:

  The preposition by is a homonym of the verb buy, which means to purchase. The verb buy is what is needed in the context of this sentence. Choice b is incorrect because semicolons can be used between complete sentences but not between an independent and dependent clause. Choice c is incorrect because occasions must be plural to agree with many. Choice d is incorrect because throughout is necessary for the logic of the sentence. Choice e is incorrect because by must be changed.