The GED essay
How do you write a thesis statement for the GED essay?
A GED essay thesis names the better-supported side and says why. See what GED asks you to claim, what makes a thesis strong, and where to put it.
The OpenEssayMe blog
Short, sourced answers to the questions GED students ask.
The GED RLA test
What if you don't pass GED Language Arts the first time?
Didn't pass GED Language Arts? You can retake just that subject. Here is how retakes, waiting periods and discounts work, and how to plan your next try.
Grammar and language
How do apostrophes work with possessive nouns on the GED?
Apostrophes with possessive nouns are a GED language skill. Learn where the apostrophe goes for one owner, many owners and names, with short examples.
The GED essay
Can you use "I" in the GED essay?
Using "I" in the GED essay will not earn a 0 by itself, but GED advises against first person. Here is what that means and what to write instead.
Study tips
How should I study for the GED Language Arts test?
A simple plan to study for GED Language Arts: find where you stand, study the three test areas, quiz yourself, read daily, and practice timed essays.
Reading skills
How do you answer inference questions on GED reading?
Learn what an inference is and a step-by-step way to answer GED reading inference questions, with a short made-up example worked through.
Grammar and language
Its or it's, their or there: confused words on the GED
Its or it's, their or there: see the sound-alike pairs GED names, how they show up on the test and in the essay, and one quick test for each pair.
The GED essay
How do you pick the better-supported side on the GED essay?
On the GED essay, the better-supported side may not be the one you agree with. Use this short checklist to weigh each side's evidence and reasoning.
The GED RLA test
How many questions can you miss on GED Language Arts?
GED does not share how many questions you can miss on Language Arts. Learn why, how points and scaled scores work, and how to tell when you are ready.
The GED essay
How do you plan the GED essay in 45 minutes?
Plan the GED essay inside its 45 minutes: weigh the evidence, outline your claim, write, then proofread. A simple plan with a sample time split.
Grammar and language
Subject-verb agreement on the GED: what to watch for
Subject-verb agreement is a GED grammar skill. Learn the five traps, from words between the subject and verb to each and team, with short examples.
Reading skills
How do you find the main idea in a GED reading passage?
Learn a simple four-step way to find the main idea in a GED reading passage, stated or implied, with short examples and a free practice question.