Test Prep 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 Be an Active Listener

A

(1)Effective face to face communication depends upon the ability to listen well.

(2)Many of us hear what others say without really listening to the message they are sending.

(3)We must listen actively to correctly understand what is being said.

B

(4)The first step to active listening is to pay attention.

(5)Dont fidget, doodle, or look off at something else.

(6)Daydreaming is something that you shouldnt do, or look at your watch, or worry about what youre going to make for dinner.

C

(7)You should actively respond to what you hear.

(8)Use nonverbal responses, nod or shake your head, laugh or smile, and make other appropriate gestures. (9)Lean forward and look the speaker in the eye to be shown that you are paying attention.

D

(10)As you listen, respond verbally as well.

(11)Offer affirmations such as "yes" "uh-huh" and "I understand."

(12)Ask questions to get details or examples or to clarify matters.

(13)Paraphrasing what you hear to be sure you are understanding things correctly.

E

(14)The third step is that distractions should be avoided.

(15)If you are going to listen to someone; turn off the television or radio.

(16)Dont look at your computer screen or pick up the phone.

(17)Close the door if possible to avoid interruptions or outside distractions, and you will be a more effective listener.

Sentences 15: If you are going to listen to someone; turn off the television or radio. Which correction should be made to sentence 15?

A. Change the semicolon to a period.

B. Delete if.

C. Replace the semicolon with a comma.

D. Move the semicolon to after going.

E. No correction is necessary.

MEMORANDUM

To: All Jubilee Products Employees

From: Blair Borowski, Facilities Manager

Date: March 1, 2005

Re: New Carpet **ATTENTION**

A

(1)This Saturday and Sunday, March 5 and 6, under your feet carpet company will be installing new carpets throughout the building.

(2)All office areas being currently carpeted will get new carpeting.

(3)All office areas that are not currently carpeted will also be carpeted.

B

(4)To prepare for the carpet installation, Under Your Feet have requested the following:

1.

(5)Remove ALL nonfurniture items from the carpet or floor in your work area.

2.

(6)ALL items except computers and telephones from the top of your furniture should be removed. (7)If for your office items you need boxes or storage space, please contact me at extension 425.

(8)The new carpet will be dark blue.

C

(9)Your compliance is very important, I will circulate a reminder on Thursday and again on Friday mourning.

D

(10)Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

(11)If you have any questions, please dont hesitate to contacting me.

Sentences 8: The new carpet will be dark blue.

Which revision should be made to the placement of sentence 8?

A. Delete sentence 8.

B. Move sentence 8 to follow sentence 3.

C. Begin a new paragraph with sentence 8.

D. Move sentence 8 to the end of paragraph C.

E. Move sentence 8 to follow sentence 10.