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High School Equivalency Prep — All 4 Subjects

Last updated: September 2026

The GED is a high school equivalency exam made up of four separate subject tests: Reasoning Through Language Arts, Mathematical Reasoning, Science, and Social Studies. Each subject is scored and passed independently. Use these free practice questions across all four subjects to prepare for your GED test.

Practice Set
8 Questions
Exam Duration
7.5 Hours Total (4 Separate Subtests)
Access Level
Instant & Unrestricted

GED Test Structure

The GED (General Educational Development) test consists of four distinct subject area assessments administered on computer at official Pearson VUE testing centers or through secure online proctoring.

  • Reasoning Through Language Arts (RLA) — approximately 150 minutes (including a 10-minute break), combining reading comprehension, grammar/language questions, and a required extended response (essay) portion.
  • Mathematical Reasoning — 115 minutes, roughly 46 questions; the first 5-6 questions don't allow a calculator (testing mental math and number sense), while the remaining questions allow the on-screen TI-30XS calculator; about 55% of the section focuses on algebra.
  • Science — 90 minutes, roughly 35 questions covering life science, physical science, and earth/space science; many questions include a reading passage or graphic to interpret.
  • Social Studies — 70 minutes, roughly 35 questions covering civics/government (~50%), U.S. history (~20%), economics (~15%), and geography/world affairs (~15%).
  • Questions across all subjects use multiple formats: multiple-choice, drag-and-drop, fill-in-the-blank, drop-down, and select-an-area (hot spot) — not just traditional multiple choice.
  • You need a score of at least 145 on each of the four subject tests to pass (each scored on a scale up to 200); subjects can be taken separately and in any order, and retaken individually if needed.

Because each subject test is administered and scored independently, you can schedule and take them one at a time as you prepare, rather than sitting for all four in a single testing session.

GED Four-Subject Content Breakdown & Topics

01

Reasoning Through Language Arts (RLA)

Reading comprehension of literary and informational texts, grammar conventions, sentence mechanics, editing, and an analytical Extended Response essay evaluating arguments.

02

Mathematical Reasoning

Non-calculator mental math operations, algebraic expressions, linear and quadratic equations, functions, inequalities, geometric formulas (area, surface area, volume), and data analysis.

03

Science

Life science (genetics, cell biology, ecosystems, human anatomy), physical science (energy, forces, motion, chemistry), and earth/space science analyzed via experimental tables, charts, and diagrams.

04

Social Studies

Civics and government (~50%), U.S. history (~20%), economics (~15%), and geography/world affairs (~15%) focusing on constitutional principles, historical primary sources, and economic graphs.

Each subject test is scored from 100 to 200. A score of 145 is required to pass each subject (145–164: High School Equivalency; 165–174: GED College Ready; 175–200: GED College Ready + Credit).

Why Pacing Trips Up So Many GED Test-Takers

With roughly 2.5 minutes per question on the Mathematical Reasoning section (and similarly tight pacing across RLA, Science, and Social Studies), many candidates who know the material still run short on time. Practicing under real timed conditions matters as much as content review to build instinctive pacing, eliminate hesitation, and avoid getting bogged down on single difficult problems.

Free GED Practice Test Practice Questions

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Question 1 of 8
Interactive Practice

Read the following sentence from an instructional workplace memo: "Neither the shift supervisor nor the warehouse technicians ______ authorized to override the automated conveyor safety interlock without written clearance from plant engineering." Which verb phrase correctly completes the sentence according to standard written English?

Question 2 of 8
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Read the following excerpt from an informational text on urban agriculture: "Traditional commercial agriculture relies heavily on long-distance refrigerated transportation corridors, which generate substantial carbon emissions and degrade produce nutritional density during transit. By contrast, vertical indoor farming utilizes closed-loop hydroponic systems installed directly inside metropolitan centers. While vertical farms require significant initial capital expenditures and continuous LED electrical inputs, their ability to produce crops year-round using 95% less water and zero synthetic pesticides offers urban municipalities a resilient buffer against rural drought and supply-chain shocks." According to the passage, what is a primary trade-off associated with vertical indoor farming?

Question 3 of 8
Interactive Practice

(No-Calculator Question) Evaluate the following numerical expression: -18 + 4 · (-3)² - (-14) ÷ 2 What is the exact value?

Question 4 of 8
Interactive Practice

A residential plumbing company charges a flat service dispatch fee of $65 plus an hourly labor rate of $80 per hour. A customer’s total invoice for a pipe repair was $345. If h represents the number of labor hours worked, which linear equation represents this situation, and how many hours did the repair take?

Question 5 of 8
Interactive Practice

In pea plants, the allele for purple flowers (P) is dominant over the allele for white flowers (p). A geneticist crosses a heterozygous purple-flowered plant (Pp) with a homozygous recessive white-flowered plant (pp). Based on a standard Punnett square analysis, what percentage of the resulting offspring is predicted to have white flowers?

Question 6 of 8
Interactive Practice

A physics student investigates how the mass of a model toy cart affects its acceleration when pulled across a frictionless surface by a constant horizontal force of 12 Newtons (N). The student collects the following laboratory data: • Trial 1: Mass = 2 kg --> Acceleration = 6.0 m/s² • Trial 2: Mass = 3 kg --> Acceleration = 4.0 m/s² • Trial 3: Mass = 4 kg --> Acceleration = 3.0 m/s² • Trial 4: Mass = 6 kg --> Acceleration = 2.0 m/s² Based on Newton's Second Law of Motion (F = m · a) and this data set, what would be the predicted acceleration if the cart's mass is increased to 8 kg under the same 12 N force?

Question 7 of 8
Interactive Practice

Which constitutional mechanism demonstrates the principle of "checks and balances" exercised by the Legislative Branch over the Executive Branch of the United States federal government?

Question 8 of 8
Interactive Practice

During an economic expansion, an unexpected severe freeze damages 60% of the citrus crop across Florida, while national consumer demand for fresh orange juice remains unchanged. According to the economic laws of supply and demand, how will this natural event most likely affect the market equilibrium price and quantity of orange juice in supermarkets?

How to Prepare for the GED

1

Tackle Subjects in the Order of Your Personal Strengths First

Build momentum, confidence, and early testing milestones by scheduling your strongest subject first (such as Social Studies or Science) before moving on to Math or RLA. Passing an initial subtest gives you confidence for more challenging sections.

2

Practice No-Calculator Math Questions Specifically

The first 5–6 questions of the Mathematical Reasoning test prohibit calculators entirely. Practice mental math, fraction arithmetic, negative numbers, and order of operations without a calculator so these early problems don't catch you off guard.

3

Get Comfortable with the TI-30XS Multiview Calculator

For the remaining 40+ Math questions and Science calculations, become familiar with the on-screen TI-30XS calculator. Learn fraction inputs (n/d), exponent keys, and conversion functions before test day to save valuable time.

4

Practice the RLA Extended Response Under Real Time Limits

The 45-minute RLA essay requires reading two opposing source passages, evaluating evidence, and typing a structured analytical essay. Writing under tight time pressure is a distinct skill from untimed writing.

5

Review Official Digital Question Formats

Because the computerized GED includes drag-and-drop, drop-down menus, hot spot selection, and fill-in-the-blank math entry alongside standard multiple-choice, practice with official GED Testing Service sample tools to build software familiarity.

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