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What does the GED Test look like?

The GED test is comprised of five sections. All sections except the Language Arts, Writing, Part II (essay) section are provided in a multiple-choice format. Each question lists five possible answer choices. Select the best possible answer from the available choices. The Language Arts, Writing, Part II (essay) section will require that you compose and write an essay on a selected topic.

 

 

Test
Items
Time Limit
Language Arts, Writing, Part I 50 questions 75 minutes
Language Arts, Writing, Part II Essay

45 minutes

Language Arts, Reading 40 questions 65 minutes
Mathematics, Part I 25 questions with optional use of a calculator 45 minutes
Mathematics, Part II 25 questions without a calculator 45 minutes

 

 

Also, see the following websites for sample test questions:

http://www.gedpractice.com

 

http://www.gedtest.org