Test Prep GED-SECTION-2 Exam Preparation Materials

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.

(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.

C

Sentence 3: In the correct form, yoga is a practice of unification: an emotional, spiritual, and physical exercise. Which is the best way to write the underlined portion of the sentence?

A. In the correct form

B. Formed in the correct manner

C. Done correctly

D. Being done correctly

E. Doing it in the correct way

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 2: All office areas being currently carpeted will get new carpeting. Which correction should be made to sentence 2?

A. Change being to that are.

B. Replace office with Office.

C. Change will get to is getting.

D. Move all to follow areas.

E. No correction is necessary.

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 2: Including birthdays, weddings, and anniversaries. Which revision should be made to sentence 2?

A. Delete sentence 2.

B. Add for example to the beginning of the sentence.

C. Connect sentence 2 to sentence 1.

D. Move sentence 2 to follow sentence 3.

E. No revision is necessary.