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Book cover image of McGraw-Hill's GED Language Arts, Writing Workbook by Ellen Frechette

Authors: Ellen Frechette, Tim Collins, Tim Collins
ISBN-13: 9780071407090, ISBN-10: 007140709X
Format: Paperback
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies, The
Date Published: September 2002
Edition: Workbook

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Author Biography: Ellen Frechette

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Book Synopsis

Boost your confidence for taking the GED test with help from McGraw-Hill's GED workbook series

The newly revised McGraw-Hill's GED workbook series helps you practice the skills you need to pass all five areas of the GED test. Designed to complement McGraw-Hill's GED test series and the complete McGraw-Hill's GED, these books provide extra practice and reinforcement to ensure success. The series covers:
Language Arts, Reading
• Language Arts, Writing
• Mathematics
• Social Studies
• Science

McGraw-Hill's GED Language Arts, Writing Workbook begins with an introduction that explains the two-part content of the Language Arts, Writing exam. In the first part, questions based on sample documents provide thorough testing of specific aspects of grammar. In the second part, guidelines are provided to prepare you for the GED essay. Finally, a full-length Practice Test in official GED format will help you evaluate your readiness for the GED test. Complete solutions and explanations are provided in the Answer Key.

McGraw-Hill's GED Language Arts, Writing Workbook includes:

  • Grammar and usage exercises to practice your grammar and punctuation in context
  • An explanation of the GED Essay Scoring Guide
  • Guidance on gathering and organizing your ideas and checklists for writing and revising your essay
  • GED-type essay topics to prepare for you for the actual GED essay

With McGraw-Hill's GED Language Arts, Writing Workbook, you will have that extra confidence for taking the GED test.

Table of Contents

Introductioniv
Part IEditing
Sentence Basics1
Using Verbs9
Combining Sentences24
Organization38
Using Correct Language51
Mechanics65
Evaluate Your Progress74
Part IIThe Essay
Preparing for the GED Essay75
Gathering Your Ideas78
Organizing Your Ideas84
Writing Your GED Essay87
Revising Your GED Essay92
Review of the Writing Process98
Practice Test101
Practice Test Answers and Evaluation Chart119
Additional Essay Topics123
Answer Key124

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