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How to use this practice test. Read each passage carefully before you answer. Choose the
best answer and write its letter on the answer line.
- Every question has a Nudge — a hint about how to think it through. It does not give the answer away. Try the question first; read the nudge only if you get stuck.
- After each question, write a short note on why you picked your answer, in your own words. This builds the reasoning the real exam rewards.
- For the extended response, use evidence from both passages. Suggested time: 90–110 minutes, but accuracy and clear reasoning matter more than speed.
PASSAGE 1Hybrid Work: A New Model for the Modern Workplace
Hybrid Work: A New Model for the Modern Workplace
In recent years, many companies have adopted hybrid work models, allowing employees to split their time between the office and remote locations. This approach combines the structure of traditional office work with the flexibility of working from home. Research from several large studies shows that hybrid models can increase employee satisfaction and reduce burnout. Workers report feeling more in control of their schedules, which often leads to higher productivity and lower stress levels.
One major benefit is improved work-life balance. Employees who work hybrid schedules spend less time commuting, giving them more time for family, exercise, and personal interests. Companies have also found that hybrid work can reduce overhead costs, such as office space and utilities. In some cases, businesses have reported that hybrid employees are more engaged and take fewer sick days.
However, hybrid work is not without challenges. Some employees struggle to separate their work life from their home life, leading to longer working hours. Others feel isolated when they are not in the office regularly. Collaboration can also suffer if teams are not intentional about communication. Managers have noted that building team culture and mentoring new employees is more difficult in a hybrid environment.
Experts suggest that successful hybrid models require clear policies and strong communication tools. Regular check-ins, both in person and virtual, help maintain connection. Companies that invest in training managers for hybrid leadership tend to see better results. Overall, the hybrid model represents a significant shift in how work gets done, and its long-term success depends on thoughtful implementation.
Questions 1–10 are based on Passage 1.
1.What is the main idea of Passage 1?
- A. Hybrid work models offer both significant benefits and notable challenges that require careful management.
- B. Working from home is always better than working in an office.
- C. Companies should return to fully in-person work immediately.
- D. Hybrid work has no effect on employee productivity or well-being.
Nudge — A main idea has to cover the whole passage, which spends time on upsides and downsides, so the best answer can't ignore either side. Be wary of any option built on an absolute word — one extreme claim rarely fits a balanced passage.
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2.According to the passage, one benefit of hybrid work is that it can:
- A. Increase commuting time for employees.
- B. Reduce overhead costs such as office space and utilities.
- C. Make it harder for employees to take sick days.
- D. Eliminate the need for any communication tools.
Nudge — The question asks for a stated benefit, so reread paragraph two, where the benefits appear. Match each option against the text and set aside any that describe a problem rather than a benefit.
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3.Which detail from the passage best supports the idea that hybrid work can improve employee well-being?
- A. "Research from several large studies shows that hybrid models can increase employee satisfaction and reduce burnout."
- B. "One major benefit is improved work-life balance."
- C. "Some employees struggle to separate their work life from their home life."
- D. "Managers have noted that building team culture and mentoring new employees is more difficult in a hybrid environment."
Nudge — This is an evidence question: the right quote must directly support the claim, and well-being is about how people feel. Reread each quote and choose the one that most directly names an effect on how people feel, setting aside quotes about difficulties or other topics.
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4.The author's main purpose in writing this passage is to:
- A. Argue that hybrid work is a perfect solution with no drawbacks.
- B. Present a balanced view of the advantages and challenges of hybrid work models.
- C. Convince readers to quit their jobs and work from home full time.
- D. Describe the history of office work in the United States.
Nudge — Purpose should match what the passage as a whole actually does across all its paragraphs. Reread the opening and closing, then rule out any option that overstates the case or names a topic the passage never discusses.
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5.Which sentence contains a grammar error?
- A. Hybrid work models combine the structure of traditional office work with the flexibility of working from home.
- B. Workers report feeling more in control of their schedules, which often leads to higher productivity.
- C. Some employees struggles to separate their work life from their home life.
- D. Experts suggest that successful hybrid models require clear policies and strong communication tools.
Nudge — Check subject–verb agreement in each sentence: does a plural subject take a plural verb? Read each one aloud and listen for the verb that does not match the number of its subject.
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6.Choose the best way to correct the error in Question 5.
- A. Some employees struggle to separate their work life from their home life.
- B. Some employees struggles to separate their work life from their home life.
- C. Some employee struggle to separate their work life from their home life.
- D. Some employees struggling to separate their work life from their home life.
Nudge — A correct fix keeps the subject plural and matches it with the right verb form, and it must still be a complete sentence. Reject any option that leaves the mismatch, changes the noun to singular, or has no working main verb.
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7.Which transition word or phrase best fits in the blank?
"Hybrid work offers many benefits. _____, it also presents challenges that companies must address thoughtfully."
- A. For example
- B. However
- C. In addition
- D. Therefore
Nudge — Notice the relationship between the two sentences: the first names benefits, the second turns to challenges. You need a transition that signals a contrast, not an example, an addition, or a result.
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8.What can the reader reasonably infer from the passage?
- A. All employees prefer to work from home every day.
- B. Hybrid work success depends on clear policies, communication, and manager training.
- C. Hybrid work models have completely replaced traditional offices.
- D. Working from home always leads to isolation and lower productivity.
Nudge — A reasonable inference stays close to what the passage actually supports and doesn't stretch further than the text. Reread the final paragraph, and be cautious of any option built on an absolute word that claims more than the passage does.
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9.The tone of the passage can best be described as:
- A. Angry and critical of all remote work.
- B. Balanced, informative, and cautiously optimistic.
- C. Humorous and lighthearted.
- D. Strongly opposed to any change in work models.
Nudge — Tone comes from word choice, so reread a few sentences and notice the author's attitude. Then eliminate any option that sounds more emotional or one-sided than the writing actually does.
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10.Which detail best supports the claim that hybrid work can reduce costs for companies?
- A. "In some cases, businesses have reported that hybrid employees are more engaged and take fewer sick days."
- B. "Companies have also found that hybrid work can reduce overhead costs, such as office space and utilities."
- C. "Collaboration can also suffer if teams are not intentional about communication."
- D. "One major benefit is improved work-life balance."
Nudge — This is an evidence question, and the claim is specifically about cost. Reread each quote and keep only the one that speaks directly to money or spending, rather than a different benefit that is on-topic but not the same claim.
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PASSAGE 2Making Hybrid Work Work: Lessons from Successful Companies
Making Hybrid Work Work: Lessons from Successful Companies
While hybrid work offers flexibility, its success depends heavily on how well organizations implement it. Companies that have thrived with hybrid models share several common practices. First, they establish clear expectations about when employees should be in the office and when they can work remotely. This clarity helps reduce confusion and resentment among team members.
Second, successful companies invest in technology that makes remote collaboration seamless. Video conferencing tools, shared digital workspaces, and instant messaging platforms allow teams to stay connected regardless of location. Without these tools, communication breakdowns become common, and projects can fall behind.
Third, strong hybrid cultures prioritize regular in-person interaction for relationship building. Many organizations schedule "core collaboration days" when most of the team comes into the office. These days are used for meetings, brainstorming sessions, and social activities that strengthen team bonds. New employees especially benefit from face-to-face time with mentors and colleagues.
Finally, effective hybrid models include training for both employees and managers. Workers learn how to manage their time and maintain boundaries between work and personal life. Managers receive coaching on how to lead distributed teams, provide feedback virtually, and ensure that remote employees feel included in decision-making. Companies that neglect this training often see lower engagement and higher turnover in their hybrid workforce.
Questions 11–20 are based on Passage 2.
11.What is the central theme of Passage 2?
- A. Hybrid work is too complicated and should be abandoned.
- B. Successful hybrid work requires clear policies, technology, intentional interaction, and training.
- C. All companies should require employees to work in the office five days a week.
- D. Technology alone can solve all the problems of remote work.
Nudge — The passage is built around four practices, each in its own paragraph (First, Second, Third, Finally), so the central theme should account for all of them rather than a single detail. Rule out any option that overstates with an absolute claim.
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12.According to the passage, what is one reason companies schedule "core collaboration days"?
- A. To force all employees to work in the office every day.
- B. To strengthen team bonds and help new employees connect with mentors.
- C. To reduce the need for video conferencing tools.
- D. To make it easier for managers to monitor employee productivity.
Nudge — Reread the third paragraph, where "core collaboration days" appear. The reason is stated right there. Watch out for options that add ideas the passage never states, such as monitoring or forcing everyone in every day.
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13.The author uses the example of successful companies to show that:
- A. Hybrid work fails in most organizations.
- B. Hybrid work can succeed when companies are intentional about implementation and support.
- C. Remote work is always more productive than office work.
- D. Training managers is unnecessary for hybrid teams.
Nudge — Ask what the "successful companies" examples are meant to prove. Since those examples are positive, eliminate any option that contradicts them or overstates with an absolute word.
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14.Which sentence contains a grammar error?
- A. Companies that have thrived with hybrid models share several common practices.
- B. Without these tools, communication breakdowns become common, and projects can fall behind.
- C. New employees especially benefits from face-to-face time with mentors and colleagues.
- D. Managers receive coaching on how to lead distributed teams and provide feedback virtually.
Nudge — Same skill as Question 5: check that each subject agrees with its verb. Find the sentence where a plural subject is paired with a singular-looking verb form.
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15.Choose the best way to correct the error in Question 14.
- A. New employees especially benefit from face-to-face time with mentors and colleagues.
- B. New employees especially benefits from face-to-face time with mentors and colleagues.
- C. New employee especially benefit from face-to-face time with mentors and colleagues.
- D. New employees especially benefiting from face-to-face time with mentors and colleagues.
Nudge — The fix must keep the subject plural and give it a matching verb, while staying a complete sentence. Eliminate the version that keeps the mismatch, the one that makes the noun singular, and the one with no true main verb.
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16.What can the reader infer about companies that neglect training for hybrid work?
- A. They will always succeed anyway.
- B. They often experience lower engagement and higher turnover.
- C. They have no problems with team culture.
- D. They should fire all their managers.
Nudge — Reread the passage's final sentence, which links neglected training to a specific consequence. Then be cautious of any option that overstates with an absolute word the passage never uses.
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17.The phrase "intentional about communication" in Passage 1 and "intentional interaction" in Passage 2 both suggest that:
- A. Hybrid work happens automatically without effort.
- B. Successful hybrid work requires deliberate planning and effort from leadership.
- C. Employees should never work from home.
- D. Technology will solve every problem on its own.
Nudge — Both passages repeat the word intentional. Ask what that word implies about how hybrid work succeeds, then eliminate any option that contradicts that meaning or pushes an extreme.
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18.Which revision best combines these two sentences?
"Hybrid work offers flexibility. Its success depends heavily on how well organizations implement it."
- A. Hybrid work offers flexibility, but its success depends heavily on how well organizations implement it.
- B. Hybrid work offers flexibility its success depends heavily on how well organizations implement it.
- C. Hybrid work offers flexibility therefore its success depends heavily on how well organizations implement it.
- D. Hybrid work offers flexibility, its success depends heavily on how well organizations implement it.
Nudge — Two complete thoughts with a contrast need a comma plus a joining word. Rule out the run-on with no punctuation, the comma splice with no conjunction, and the version that joins with a connecting word but no comma.
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19.The author's tone toward hybrid work in Passage 2 is best described as:
- A. Discouraging and negative.
- B. Practical and solution-oriented.
- C. Indifferent and uninterested.
- D. Angry about the rise of remote work.
Nudge — Tone comes from the author's word choice and focus. Reread how Passage 2 discusses hybrid work, then match the option to the attitude the text conveys and rule out tones it never shows.
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20.What does Passage 2 suggest about the future of hybrid work?
- A. It will disappear within a few years.
- B. It can be effective if organizations invest in the right policies, tools, and training.
- C. It is only suitable for technology companies.
- D. It creates more problems than it solves.
Nudge — Reread the passage's overall message about hybrid work's prospects. Then rule out any option that is more extreme or more limited than what the text actually claims.
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Editing Task
21. Read the paragraph below. Rewrite it correctly on the lines. Fix any grammar, punctuation, spelling, or sentence-structure errors.
"Hybrid work have become popular in recent years. Many employee enjoy the flexibility it provide. However, some workers struggles with setting boundaries between work and home. Companies that invest in training and clear policies tends to have more successful hybrid teams."
Nudge — Work sentence by sentence and check subject–verb agreement at each verb (have / has, provide / provides, struggles / struggle, tends / tend). Also check whether each noun should be singular or plural. There are several small mismatches to catch — read your rewrite aloud to confirm it sounds right.
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Extended Response Writing Task
22. In a well-organized essay of 4–6 paragraphs, discuss both the benefits and the challenges of hybrid work models. Use specific ideas and details from both Passage 1 and Passage 2 to support your response. In your conclusion, suggest one practical step companies can take to help hybrid work succeed.
Your essay should include:
- A clear introduction with a thesis statement
- Body paragraphs with evidence from both passages
- A conclusion that summarizes your main points and includes a practical suggestion
Nudge — Plan before you write. (1) Decide your thesis: hybrid work has real benefits and real challenges. (2) Underline two details in Passage 1 (benefits) and two in Passage 2 (how to succeed) — those are your evidence. (3) Give each body paragraph one job: benefits, challenges, how to make it work. (4) End with one concrete step a company could take, drawn from Passage 2. Each box below is for one paragraph.
Paragraph 2 — Body (Benefits — use evidence from Passage 1)
Paragraph 3 — Body (Challenges — use evidence from both passages)
Paragraph 4 — Body (How to succeed — use evidence from Passage 2)
Reflection
Which part of this practice test was hardest — reading the passages, grammar and editing, using evidence from both passages, or the extended response? Which questions did you need the nudge for? Name one skill you want to practice next before the real GED test.
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