GED-SECTION-2 Exam Questions & Answers

Yoga

A

(1)

One of todays hottest fads is also one of the worlds oldest practices the ancient art of yoga.

(2)

Yoga is different from other fitness activities because it is not only physical.

(3)

In the correct form, yoga is a practice of unification: an emotional, spiritual, and physical exercise.

B

(4)

A simple sitting pose such as staff pose, for example, requiring that you to tighten and lengthen stomach, back, and arm muscles as you stretch your legs out in front of you and place your hands by your side.

(5)

More difficult poses, such as brave warrior, require you to balance on one leg and hold a pose that strengthens leg, back, and stomach muscles.

(6)

Though they may seem easy to those who have never practiced, yoga poses require great concentration, and they are surprisingly effective in stretching and strengthening muscles.

C

(7)

While yoga tones and strengthens the body, it also tones and strengthens the mind.

(8)

Many poses can be only held if you are completely focused on the task, and full benefit of the poses are coming only through proper breathing.

(9)

Concentrated, deep breathing during yoga helps you extend more fully into the poses.

(10)

Thereby gaining greater benefit from the stretch.

(11)

And the steady circulation of breath through youre body both calms and energizes.

D

(12)

I am still relatively new to the practice of yoga.

(13)

I have been practicing yoga for only one year.

(14)

I am addicted to yoga unlike any other physical activity because it is also a spiritual practice.

(15)

Through yoga, I am able to release tensions that lodge in various parts of my body: the tight shoulders, the cramped legs, the belly that is in knots.

(16)

The physical release is also a spiritual release.

(17)

I feel calm after doing yoga, reconnected to my body, and reconnected to my inner self.

Sentences 15: Through yoga, I am able to release tensions that lodge in various parts of my body: the tight shoulders, the cramped legs, the belly that is in knots.

Which is the best way to write the underlined portion of sentence 15? If the original is the best way, chose option a.

A. the belly that is in knots

B. the belly with knots

C. the knots in the belly

D. the knotted belly

E. the belly having knots

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?

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.