GED Reasoning Through Language Arts Practice Test

Who is eligible to take the GED Reasoning Through Language Arts Test?

You are eligible to take the GED Reasoning Through Language Arts test if you meet the following requirements:

• You are at least 16 years old
• You are not enrolled in high school
• You have not graduated from high school
• You meet all of your state’s additional requirements

Please note that each state enforces different policies. For example, the District of Columbia (D.C.) requires that if you are not 16 or 17, you must apply for an age waiver. Students are encouraged to learn more about their state’s testing policies.

How much is the GED Reasoning Through Language Arts Test?

The GED Reasoning Through Language Arts test fees vary with each state. The test is usually $30 or less. Some states are as low as $3.75.

What topics are covered on the GED Reasoning Through Language Arts Test?

The GED Reasoning Through Language Arts test covers grammar and language, identifying and creating arguments, and reading for meaning. This test will require students to identify the following:

• Settings, characters, plots, and events
• Main ideas and supporting details
• Point of view and purpose
• Drawing conclusions
• Data and graph interpretations
• Sentence structure
• Transition words
• Capitalization, punctuation, and apostrophes

How many questions are on the GED Reasoning Through Language Arts Test?

The number of questions on the GED Reasoning Through Language Arts test varies with each state, but each test is 3 sections and 150 minutes long.

What do you have to score to pass the GED Reasoning Through Language Arts Test?

In order to pass the GED Reasoning Through Language Arts test, you must earn a score of at least 145. In some states, like New Jersey, you must earn a score of at least 150 to pass the test.

How many times can you retake the GED Reasoning Through Language Arts Test?

There are no restrictions on how many times you can retake the GED Reasoning Through Language Arts test. Each state has its own policies and waiting periods. Generally, you can take the test 3 times, and after the 3rd attempt, you have to wait 60 days. In most states, the same rules apply to students who take the test in different languages. For example, if a student takes a test 3 times in English, after the 3rd attempt, there is a 60-day waiting period to take it in Spanish. In states like Maryland, additional restriction rules include a limit of 3 test attempts per year. We encourage you to learn more about their state’s retake policies.