The reading section of the GED test will require you to read selections of varying lengths and to then answer questions about the selection you just read. Sometimes the information will be obvious or directly stated, sometimes the information will be implied, and sometimes the information will have to be predicted based on the trend of the selection. The following sections will help you in your studies of reading:
| Constructing Meaning | Extending meaning | Graphic Information | Recalling information | Words in Context |
Midland Need To Read is very helpful with reading lessons and offers several worksheets to further your education
Google offers a free translation service for the non-english speakers
In addition, there are numerous websites which will provide material and practice in the area of reading:
Townsend Press Online Vocabulary
Townsend Press offers a wealth of resources to assist students with their
vocabulary skills
http://www.townsendpress.com (Once
on site, click on Online Learning Center)
Mystery Novella with Vocabulary Words
Read this mystery; vocabulary words are hyperlinked so you can check the definitions
of any with which you are unfamiliar.
The Study Hall
http://rampages.onramp.net/~studyhal/novela,htm
Vocabulary University
Challenging word puzzles of various types. Have fun with these fiendish little
gems!! (If you get stuck, try another...)
Vocabulary University
http://www.vocabulary.com/
Learn Vocabulary SYNDICATE
Learning vocabulary can be fun for everyone! This site provides interesting
and challenging puzzles — you can even compete for prizes in monthly
word puzzle contests (FREE!!).
Carey Cook aka "Rich Encounter"
http://www.syndicate.com/
Wordbot
When you load a page through Wordbot (such as the page you are now viewing),
you can click on any word to look up its meaning in a dictionary. Choose Java
or Non-JavaScript, with frames or multiple windows.
NOTE: The definitions will appear in a separate window. If you'd prefer the
frames version (the meaning will appear on the same screen), you'll have to
select that version from the main Wordbot page AND type in (or cut and paste)
the URL yourself.
Keith Golden; Department of Computer Science & Engineering, University
of Washington
http://www.cs.washington.edu/htbin-post/unrestricted/kgolden/wordbot.pl
Hypertext Webster Gateway
Provides a definition of the word you enter (select either an exact match
or an approximate match). Words in the resulting definition are hypertext
linked back into the dictionary, allowing you to use your mouse to access
the definition of those related (and unrelated) words. You can obtain a list
of words with a specific prefix, also.
Bennet Yee
http://work.ucsd.edu:5141/cgi-bin/http_webster
Common Errors in English
A listing of irritating words and phrases that commonly cause errors in written
English. Clear explanations and examples of these deviations from the standard
usage are also included.
Paul Brians; Department of English, Washington State University
http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~brians/errors/errors.html
Directory of National and State Literacy Contacts
Provides names, addresses, phone numbers and websites (where available; includes
Pennsylvania, a State-by-State listing, National Contacts as well as Contacts
for U.S. Territories.
National Institute for Literacy
http://novel.nifl.gov:80/NSDirectory/NSDirIndex.htm