GED Writing SECTION 2: LANGUAGE ARTS - WRITING Exam Questions in PDF

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The Internet

(A)
(1) We use the Internet or hear about it almost daily. (2) However, there was a time when the Internet was known to just a network of scientists who used it as a means to communicate research information. (3) They lived all over the world, the idea of calling on the phone was a major problem and a major expense. (4) Faxing was a problem also if they wanted to keep their ideas secret. (5) This group of international scientists needed a means to share their information with each other.
(B)
(6) In 1989, computer scientist Timothy Berners-Lee created a system that enabled an elite group of scientists to communicate with one another.(7) The original goal of the scientists is to share information that was number- and text-based.(8) This format was an easy procedure for the early computers and computer programs to use.
(C)
(9) Many other people were interested in this"new"exchange of information for a few reasons.(10) It was much cheaper than a long distance phone call or fax, and it provided some privacy.(11) Soon, others were experimenting with this new communication device.(12) Eventually, a group of people at the Massachusetts Institute of technology developed the World Wide Web.
(D)
(13) Changes that are made in computers and the way they communicate with each other provide the opportunity for the Web to evolve.(14) This evolution continue to change the way we all communicatewith each other, too.(15) To do more than just communicate today, the Web is used.(16) Its a valuable marketing and selling tool for businesses.(17) How interesting to think of the many new ways that this technology shaping our future.

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Sentence 1
Eventually, a group of people at the Massachusetts Institute of technology developed the World Wide Web.
Which correction should be made to sentence 12?

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Sentence 13
Please respond to this letter at one’s earliest convenience so that the necessary arrangements can be made.

Which is the best way to write the underlined portion of this sentence? If the original is the best way, choose option A.

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Sentence 7:
My high energy level and enthusiastic interest in the production phase of manufacturing would make me a good candidate for Malcolm and Smith’s training program.

Which is the best way to write the underlined portion of this sentence? If the original is the best way, choose option A.

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The Internet

(A)
(1) We use the Internet or hear about it almost daily. (2) However, there was a time when the Internet was known to just a network of scientists who used it as a means to communicate research information. (3) They lived all over the world, the idea of calling on the phone was a major problem and a major expense. (4) Faxing was a problem also if they wanted to keep their ideas secret. (5) This group of international scientists needed a means to share their information with each other.
(B)
(6) In 1989, computer scientist Timothy Berners-Lee created a system that enabled an elite group of scientists to communicate with one another. (7) The original goal of the scientists is to share information that was number- and text-based.(8) This format was an easy procedure for the early computers and computer programs to use.
(C)
(9) Many other people were interested in this"new"exchange of information for a few reasons. (10) It was much cheaper than a long distance phone call or fax, and it provided some privacy.(11) Soon, others were experimenting with this new communication device.(12) Eventually, a group of people at the Massachusetts Institute of technology developed the World Wide Web.
(D)
(13) Changes that are made in computers and the way they communicate with each other provide the opportunity for the Web to evolve.(14) This evolution continue to change the way we all communicate with each other, too.(15) To do more than just communicate today, the Web is used.(16) Its a valuable marketing and selling tool for businesses.(17) How interesting to think of the many new ways that this technology shaping our future.

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They lived all over the world, the idea of calling on the phone was a major problem and a major expense.
The most effective revision of sentence 3 would begin with which group of words?

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Sentence 15
Any combustible engine is potentially dangerous because of the possibility of fire and people getting burned.

Which correction should be made to sentence 15?