GED
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A. Writing Skills - Language Arts

D. Science

B. Writing Skills - Essay

E. Interpreting Literature and the Arts

C. Social Studies

F. Mathematics


A. Writing Skills - Language Arts

1. Sentence Structure

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English Grammar - (Writing Skills 01 - GED)

The Sentence
More About Sentences
Parts Of A Sentence
Parts Of Speech
Noun
Singular And Plural Nouns
Irregular Plural Nouns
The Noun Case
Pronoun
Number And Gender Of Pronouns
Adjective
Verb
Adverb
The Preposition
Conjunction
Combining Sentences
Negative Words
Interjection
Articles
Use Of Indefinite Article
Contractions
Exercises
Test Yourself

Introduction to Grammar Basics - (Writing Skills 02 - GED)

Introduction
About A Sentence
Types Of Sentences
Punctuating A Sentence
Two Main Parts Of The Sentence
Natural Order Of A Sentence
Inverted Order Of A Sentence
Subject Of A Sentence
The Predicate
Simple Subject
Simple Predicate
Verb Phrase
About The Phrase
About The Clause
Compound Sentence
Run On Sentence
Complex Sentences
Combining Sentences
The Parts Of Speech
About A Noun
Proper Nouns
Common Nouns
Concrete Nouns
Abstract Nouns
Collective Nouns
Possessive Nouns
Formation Of Nouns
Compound Nouns
Person Of Noun
Singular And Plural Nouns
Rules For Forming Plural Nouns
Irregular Nouns
Gender Of A Noun
Case Of A Noun
Nominative Case Of Noun
Objective Case Of A Noun
Different Forms Of Nouns
Possessive Case Of A Noun
Formation Of Possessive Case
Use Of Possessive Case
Nouns In Apposition
About A Pronoun
Subject Pronoun
Object Pronouns
Possessive Pronouns
Forms Of Possessive Pronouns
Use Of Personal Pronouns
Interrogative Pronouns
Compound Personal Pronouns
Relative Pronouns
Predicate Pronoun
Number Of Pronouns
Antecedents Of Pronouns
Test Yourself

English Diction - (Writing Skills 03 - GED)

Introduction
About Diction
About Vocabulary
Different Types Of Words
Abbreviations
Contractions
Reversal Of Words
Word Roots And Creation Of New Words
Words From Foreign Languages And Countries
Words From Mythology
Words From Peoples' Name
Words From Sports
Use Of English In Different Countries
Figures Of Speech In Creative Writing
Guidelines For Using Figurative Language
Exercises
Test Yourself

More Grammar Basics - (Writing Skills 04 - GED)

Adjectives
Kinds Of Adjectives
Predicate Adjectives
Articles
Definite Article
Indefinite Article
Avoiding Repetition Of The Article
Indefinite Adjectives
Possessive Adjectives
Comparative Forms Of Adjectives
Comparative Forms Of Irregular Adjectives
About A Verb
Linking Verbs
Auxiliary Verbs
Transitive And Intransitive Verbs
Reflexive Verbs
Verb Phrases
Tenses Of A Verb
Continuous Tenses Of Verb
Moods Of A Verb
Perfect Tenses Of Verb
Person And Number Of A Verb
Irregular Verbs
Special Forms Of Verbs
Contractions With Verb
Confusing Verbs
Verbs Can Become Adjective
Adverbs
Kinds Of Adverbs
Comparative Forms Of Adverbs
Use Of Adverbs
Preposition
Prepositional Phrase
Modifiers
Placement Of Modifiers
Use Of Conjunctions
Negative Words
Use Of Interjections
Using Fewer Or Less
Avoiding Expletives
Test Yourself

 

2. Usage

(English Usage 01 - GED)

About A Verb
Linking Verbs
Auxiliary Verbs
Transitive And Intransitive Verbs
Reflexive Verbs
Verb Phrases
Tenses Of A Verb
Continuous Tenses Of Verb
Moods Of A Verb
Perfect Tenses Of Verb
Person And Number Of A Verb
Irregular Verbs
Special Forms Of Verbs
Contractions With Verb
Confusing Verbs

(English Usage 02 - GED)

About A Pronoun
Subject Pronoun
Object Pronouns
Possessive Pronouns
Forms Of Possessive Pronouns
Use Of Personal Pronouns
Interrogative Pronouns
Compound Personal Pronouns
Relative Pronouns
Predicate Pronoun
Number Of Pronouns
Antecedents Of Pronouns

 

3. Mechanics

English - Punctuation - (English Mechanics 01 - GED)

Introduction
Uses Of Punctuation
Use Of Period
Use Of Comma
Use Of Quotation Marks
Test Yourself

English - Punctuation I - (English Mechanics 02 - GED)

Introduction
Punctuation Marks
The Comma
The Semi Colon
The Colon
A Note Of Interrogation
A Note Of Exclamation
Quotation Marks
Dash
Hyphen
Parentheses
The Apostrophe
Recapitulation Of Punctuation
Exercises
Test Yourself

Punctuation Practice - (English Mechanics 03 - GED)

Introduction
Punctuation Practices
Sentence Level Punctuation
Separating Elements In Clauses
Separating Modifiers
Setting Apart Quotations
Word Level Punctuation
Uses Of Punctuation Marks
Uses Of Italics
Using Capitalization
Using Colons In Special Cases
Using Dashes And Parenthesis
Comma In Addresses
Using Commas In Letter Writing
Using Commas In Writing
Using Brackets In Writing
Test Yourself

Capitalization - (English Mechanics 04 - GED)

Introduction
About Capitalization
Using Capitalization
Guidelines For Capitalization
Exercises
Test Yourself

 

B. Writing Skills - Essay

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Writing Skills - (Essay 01 - GED)

Introduction
Art Of Writing
Grammar's Key Role
Preparing To Write
Types Of Writing Assignments
Resources
Reference Sources
Developing Your Writing Style
The Process Of Writing
Revising Your Work
Points To Check During Revision
Proof Reading
Creative Language
Presenting Your Writing
Styles Of Writing
Paragraph Writing
Paragraph Structure
Single Paragraphs
Writing An Essay
Parts Of An Essay
A Catchy Introduction
Choosing A Style
Body Of An Essay
Conclusion
Kinds Of Writing
Test Yourself

Improving Your Critical Writing Skills - (Essay 02 - GED)

Avoid Sentence Fragments
Using Transition
Avoiding Wordiness
Deadwood Constructions
Circumlucation
Redundancy
Passive Voice
Prepositional Phrases
Verb Agreement
Using Pronouns Effectively
Correct Comma Usage
Numbers
Using The Dash Effectively
Using Apostrophes
Evaluating A Paragraph
Getting Started
Techniques For Creating
Journaling
Concepts Of Critical Analysis
Generating Sensory Details
Thesis Statements
Organizational Patterns
How To Write A Comparison
Writing Effective Introductions
Writing Effective Conclusions
How To Improve Your Spelling
Test Yourself

C. Social Studies

1. History

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The First Continental Congress - (Social Studies - US History 1 - GED)

The Outbreak Of Violence
The First Attempts At Self Government
The First Move Towards Independence
Reasons Why Americans Accepted Independence
Reasons Why Some People Supported England
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The Civil War - (Social Studies - US History 2 - GED)

The Inaugural Of Abraham Lincoln
The Hands-Off Policy Of Europe
The Battle Of Bull Run
The Northern Copperheads
The Famous Battle Of Gettysburg
March By Sherman To The Sea
Test Yourself

The Great Depression - (Social Studies - US History 3 - GED)

The Backdrop Of Great Depression
Black Thursday - The Crash
Black Thursday - The Reasons
Some Other Factors
The Great Depression Begins
Analysis
The Leadership Of USA
The New Deal Government

The Second New Deal (1935)
The Effects of the Depression
Important Terms
Key Personalities
Landmark Events
Timeline Of Events
Test Yourself

 

2. Economics

Economy - (Social Studies - Economics, US - GED)

Economic Indicators
The Role Of Government
Taxation
Trade Unions
Resources
Agriculture, Forestry And Fishing
Industry
Finance And Foreign Trade
Transportation

 

3. Politics

State and National Government - (Social Studies - Politics, US - GED)

States And Administration
Constitution
The National Government
The House Of Representatives
The Senate
Functions Of Government
Political Parties
Armed Forces And Security
Social Services - Education

 

4. Geography

Physiography - (Social Studies - Geography, US - GED)

Physiography
USA - General
How the Terrain Lies

 

D. Science

1. Biology

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The Cell - (Biology 01 - GED)

Key Objectives
Cell As The Basic Unit Of Life
Types Of Cells
Structure Of The Eukaryotic Animal Cell
Structure Of The Eukaryotic Plant Cell
Structure Of The Prokaryotic Cell
Functions Of A Typical Cell
Cell Movement
Ingestion Of Food By Cells
How Cells Metabolize Food For Energy
Protein Synthesis In Cells
Cell Division
Origin Of Cell And Life
Discovery And Study Of Cells
Test Yourself

Cell Reproduction - (Biology 02 - GED)

Types Of Reproduction
Asexual Reproduction
Cell Cycle
Mitosis
Chromosomes
Sexual Reproduction
Recombination
Meiosis
Alternation Of Generations
Gametes
Test Yourself
Cell Metabolism
(Biology 03 - GED)
Metabolism
Enzymes
Cellular Respiration
Glycolysis
Aerobic Respiration
Electron Transport Chain
Fermentation
Light
Photosynthesis
Light Reactions
Calvin Cycle
Alternate Photosynthetic Pathways
Test Yourself

DNA and the Genetic Code - (Biology 04 - GED)

Key Objectives
The Role Of Proteins
Structure Of DNA
Replication Of The DNA
Semiconservative DNA Replication
DNA And Genes
DNA To Protein
The Genetic Code
The Structure Of RNA
Forms Of RNA
The Genetic Code In Complex Cells
The Role Of Transfer RNA In Translation
Mutation
Test Yourself

History and Classification of Plants - (Biology 05 - GED)

Key Objectives
The Early History Of Plants
Classification Of Plants
Subkingdom Thallophyta
Subkingdom Embryophyta
Similarities And Differences In Plant Subkingdoms
Test Yourself

Population Ecology - (Biology 06 - GED)

Introduction
Population Dynamics
Regulation Of Populations
Genetic Variation
Sexual And Asexual
Effects Of Population Size
Population Density
Life Tables
Studying Population Growth
Geometric Population Growth
Controlling Populations
Population Fluctuation
Factors Affecting Population Fluctuation
Population Cycles
Test Yourself

Human Organ Systems - (Biology 07 - GED)

Key Objectives
Human Body
Body Special
Body's Composition
Cells and Tissues
Organ Systems
The Skin
Skeletal System
Muscular System
The Circulatory System
Urinary System
Reproductive System
Endocrine System
Nervous System
Test Yourself

Human Respiratory System - (Biology 08 - GED)

Key Objectives
Parts Of The Respiratory System
Functions Of The Respiratory System
Process Of Respiration
Cellular Respiration
Regulation Of Respiration
Chemicals That Affect Respiratory System
Diseases And Disorders
Respiratory Systems
Test Yourself

Human Digestive System - (Biology 09 - GED)

Key Objectives
The Human Digestive System
The Digestion Of Carbohydrates
Lactose Intolerance
Digestion Of Fats
Digestion Of Proteins
Test Yourself

 

2. Chemistry

Introduction to Chemistry - (Chemistry 01 - GED)

Key Objectives
Things That Matter Most
Measurement And Metric
Metric Prefixes
Scientific Notation
Volume And Density
Solving Problems
Energy
Specific Heat Capacity
Summary
Test Yourself

The Atomic Theory - (Chemistry 02 - GED)

The Atomic Theory
The Atom
Atomic Weights
Molecular Hypothesis
Valency

Periodic Table Groups of Elements - (Chemistry 03 - GED)

Key Objectives
Fundamentals Of The Periodic Table
Sorting Out The Elements
Groups And Periods
Metals, Nonmetals And Metalloids
Hydrogen
Alkali Metals
The Alakaline Earth Metals
The Metal Reactivity Series
The Transition Metals
Group 3 Elements
Group 4 Elements
Group 5 Elements
Group 6 Elements
Group 7 Elements
Group 8 Elements
Test Yourself

Catalysis and Catalytic Reactions -  (Chemistry 04 - GED)

Catalysis And Catalytic Reactions
Catalytic Reactions
Catalysts In Nature - Enzymes
Mechanism Of Catalysts
Classification Of Catalysts
Homogenous Catalysis
Heterogenous Catalysis
Acid or base catalysis
Adsorption

 

3. Earth Science

Earth as a Planet - (Earth Science 01 - GED)

Introduction
Planet Profile
Earth At A Glance
Describing The Earth
Shape And Size Of The Earth
Comparing Earth & Other Planets
Movement Of The Earth
Earth And Moon
Crust Of The Earth
Interior Of The Earth
Gravity Of The Earth
Magnetism Of The Earth
Formation Of Earth
Age Of The Earth
Birth Of Solar System
The Early Development In The History Of The Earth
Plates Of The Earth
Formation Of The Continents
Atmosphere Of The Earth
Surface Of The Earth
Asteroids
Comets
Meteors
Tides
Tides In Air
Magnetosphere
Test Yourself

The Star - (Earth Science 02 - GED)

Key Objectives
Facts About Stars
Twinkling And Movements Of Stars
The Total Number Of Stars
All About Stars
The Classification Of Stars By Size
Classification Of Stars By Color
Navigating By Stars
Distances Between Stars
Energy Produced By Stars
The Life Cycle And Age Of A Star
Measuring Brightness Of Star
Measuring Distance Of Stars
Test Yourself

Earth's Materials - (Earth Science 02 - GED)

Key Objectives
Composition Of Rocks
Classification Of Rocks
Igneous Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
Rocks And Earth
Lithosphere And Asthenosphere
Identification Of Minerals
Uses Of Rocks And Minerals
Surface Of The Earth
Crust Of The Earth
Rocks Of Crust Of The Earth
Composition Of Crust Of The Earth
Minerals Of Crust Of The Earth
Things To Remember
Test Yourself

Concepts of Earth History - (Earth Science 04 - GED)

Key Objectives
Stratigraphy
Study Of Fossils
Study Of Rocks
Divisions Of Time
Timeline
Classification Of Rocks
Learning History From Fossils
Geological Periods
Time Scale
Organized Timescale
Variations
Test Yourself

 

4. Physics

Gravitational Law in the Universe - (Physics 01 - GED)

Weight
Third Law Of Newton
Weighing the Earth
Work And Energy
Kinetic Energy
Gravitational Potential Energy
Energy Of Position
Spring Potential Energy
Linear Spring

Light and Optics - (Physics 02 - GED)

Light And Optics
The Nature And History Of Light
Generating A Photon Or Light
Creating Colors
Altering The Path Of Light
Rainbows In Oil Droplets
Ray Optics - Snells Law

Molecular Theory of Matter - (Physics 03 - GED)

Diffusion In Liquid And Solids
Osmosis
Biological Importance of Osmosis
Atoms and Molecules
Molecular Motion
Molecular Behaviour In Liquids
Brownian Movement
Mathematical Tests of Molecular Movements

Energy, Work and Power - (Physics 04 - GED)

Key Objectives
Energy
Kinetic Energy
Potential Energy
Power
Percent Efficiency
Test Yourself

Waves and Sound - (Physics 05 - GED)

Key Objectives
Wave Motion
Longitudinal Waves
Characteristics Of Waves
Superposition
Standing Waves
Characteristics Of A Standing Wave
Sound
Intensity And Pitch
Doppler Effect
Forced Vibrations And Resonance
Unit Summary
Test Yourself
Experiments

 

E. Interpreting Literature and the Arts

1. Popular Literature

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The Genre of English Literature - (Literature 01 - GED)

Key Objectives
Novel
Biography
Essay
Fable
Fiction
Autobiography
Drama

Later American Literature - (Literature 02 - GED)

Overview Of American Novelists
American Writers Of The Older Tradition
Novelists
Writers of Romance
Sentimental Novelists
American Realists
Woman Realists
Poets and Miscellaneous Writers
Mid-Western Poets
The Imagists
Biographical Writers
Criticism
The American Theatre

English Poetry - (Literature 03 - GED)

Key Objectives
Poetry
Types Of Poetry
Lyric Poetry
The Haiku
The Ode
The Elegy
The Sonnet
The Limerick
The Rondel
The Triolet
The Villanelle
Narrative Poetry - Epics
Narrative Poetry- Ballads
The Ballad Style
Ballads And Literature
Dramatic Poetry
Ballade
Rhythm and Meter
Marking Syllables
Sounds In Poetry
Rhyme Scheme
Figures Of Speech
Imagery
Blank Verse And Free Verse
Common Terms In Poetry
Writing A Poem
Reading Poetry Aloud
Poetry And Related Terms

18th and 19th Century Writers From Canada - (Literature 04 - GED)

18th And 19th Century Writers From Canada Writers From Canada

 

2. Classical Literature

Earlier American Literature - (Literature 05 - GED)

The Earlier American Literature Seventeenth And Eighteenth Century Literature

 

F. Mathematics

1. Arithmetic

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Number Sense - (Arithmetic 01 - GED)

Integers
Fractions
Test Yourself

Numeration - (Arithmetic 02 - GED)

Different Kinds Of Numbers
Whole Numbers
Other Numbers
Base And Place Value
Reading And Writing
Representation Of Numbers
Writing Whole Numbers
Exponential Notation
Scientific Notation
Addition Or Subtraction Of Scientific Notation
Converting Scientific To Standard Notation
Converting Notations
Numbers In Order
Rounding Numbers
Operation Of Whole Numbers
Addition Of Whole Numbers
Addition Algorithms
Subtraction Of Whole Number
Subtraction Algorithm
Multiplication Of Whole Number
Multiplication Algorithm
Division Algorithm
Arrays
Factors And Rules
Properties Of Division
Prime Coprime
Prime Factorization
Common Factor
Common Multiple
Test Yourself

Fractions - (Arithmetic 03 - GED)

Introduction
Fractions
Uses Of Fraction
Notation Of Fraction
Relations Of Fractions
Equivalent Fractions
Operations Of Fractions
Rename Fractions As Decimals
Renaming Fractions As Mixed Numbers
Addition And Subtraction Of Fraction
Addition And Subtraction Of Mixed Numbers
Multiplication Of Fraction
Division Of Fraction
Equivalent Fractions2
Ways To Write Negative Numbers
Addition And Subtraction Of Negative Fractions
Multiplication And Division Of Negative Fractions
Small Terms
Reducing The Fractions
Negative Sign In Fraction
Zeros In Fractions
Test Yourself

Decimals - (Arithmetic 04 - GED)

Introduction
Decimals
Decimal Notation
Naming Decimals
Comparing Decimals
Operations Of Decimal
Addition And Subtraction Of Decimals
Multiplication Of Decimals
Division Of Decimals
Decimals As Fractions Percents
Test Yourself

Percentage - (Arithmetic 05 - GED)

Percentage
About Percent
Understanding Percentages
Fractions To Percents
Percents To Fractions
Percentages To Decimal
Decimals To Percentage
Whole Numbers To Percentage
Finding The Total
Metric System
Percentage Of Number
Find Percentages
Percentages And Mixed Number
Test Yourself

 

2. Algebra

Algebra - (Algebra 01 - GED)

Number Sense
Number Invented
Numbers In Egypt
Numbers In Rome
Invention Of Zeros
How Numbers Evolve
Introduction
Algebra
Uses Of Algebra
Letters, Numbers And Algebraic Expressions
Variables And Constants
Literal Numbers And Numbers
Exercise1
Powers Of Literal Numbers
Exercises2
Algebraic Expressions
Like And Unlike Terms
Calculating Algebraic Expression
Exercises3
Operations On Algebraic Equations
Exercises4
Use Of Grouping symbols
Removing The Symbols
Inserting Grouping Symbols
Exercises5
Review
Sequences
Sum Of Numbers In Sequence
Exercises6
Linear Equation
Writing Linear Equation
Exercises7
Solving Linear Equations
Exercises8
Solving Linear Equations-II
Exercise9
Algebra Practical Situations
Exercises10
Number Sentences
Exercises11
Mathematics Of Musical Sounds
Mathematics Of Musical Nodes
Musical Notation
Mathematics Of Musical Composition
Graphs
Test Yourself

Number Sense and Algebra - (Algebra 02 - GED)

Key Objectives
Numbers
Classes Of Numbers
Multi Step Problems
Use Head Not Brain
Exponents
Exponents Laws
Expanding Laws
Scientific Notation
Polynomials
Factoring Polynomials
Rearranging And Solving
Pythagorean Theorem
Algebraic Modeling
Summary
Test Yourself

Ratio - (Algebra 03 - GED)

Introduction
About Ratio
Expression Of Ratio
Unit Ratio
Uses Of Ratio
Ratios And Fractions
Proportion
Direct Proportion
Inverse Proportion
Constant Proportionality
Terms Of Proportion
True Proportion
Mean Proportional Term
Solve Problems
Solve Proportions
About Rate
Uses Of Proportions
Test Yourself

 

3. Geometry

Geometry and Spatial Sense - (Geometry 01 - GED)

Introduction
Points, Planes, Lines And Curves
Relation Between Lines And Angles
Angles Intersecting Lines
Naming Angle's Different Measurement
Relationships Between Angles
Angle's Measurement
Angle Bisectors
Circles
Coordinate Geometry Graphing
Polygons
Perimeter of Polygons
Triangles
Quadrilaterals
Perimeter Area Quadrilaterals
Congruent Figures
Solid Figures
Test Yourself

Geometry and Spatial Sense I - (Geometry 02 - GED)

Points, Planes, Lines And Curves
Naming Angles
Relationships Of Angles
Measuring Angles
Triangles And Names
Names Of Quadrilaterals
Perimeter Area Quadrilaterals
Polygons
Circles
Coordinate Geometry
Congruent Figures
Transformation
Symmetry In Figures
Similar Polygons
Scale Drawings
Topology
Solid Figures
Regular Polyhedra
Geometry Template
Tessallation
Tangent To A Circle
Test Yourself

Geometry and Spatial Sense II - (Geometry 03 - GED)

Introduction
Pythagorean Theorem
Lines And Angles
Intersecting Line
Naming Angles Of Different Measures
Relationships Of Angles
Angles And Their Measurement
Angle Bisectors
Angles In Polygons And Circles
Coordinate Geometry
Points
Plane Figures
Triangles
Classification
Congruent Figures
Transformation
Scale Drawings
Topology
Solid Figures
Prisms
Nets Of Prisms
Pyramids
Types Of Pyramids
Nets Of Pyramids
Cylinders
Area Of Cylinder
Area Of Pyramids
Cones
Spheres
Template
Tessellation
Test Yourself

Measurement and Geometry - (Geometry 04 - GED)

Key Objectives
Formulas
Varying Dimensions
3 D Problems
Properties Of Angles
Quadrilaterals
Summary
Test Yourself
 

 

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