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ON THE SOCIAL Studies Exam, you will read short passages, varying in length from 50 to 170

words, and then answer a multiple-choice question or set of questions concerning the passage.

Reading passages may be taken from a number of sources, often drawn from a workplace or aca￾demic context. The test uses both primary sources, such as firsthand historical or practical documents, and sec￾ondary sources, such as excerpts from editorials, news articles, or news magazines.

Be an Active Reader

When you read social studies material, you use a similar set of skills as you do when you read other kinds of text.

Reading is an active exercise in which you interact with the text, paying close to attention to the key thoughts and

details of a passage. Try skimming a passage first so that you can discern its organization and get clues about its

main ideas. If you read at a slow pace initially, you may lose the overall idea in too many details. Look to see if a

reading excerpt is broken into sections, if there are any helpful topic headings, and what key terms are boldfaced

or highlighted. After you finish skimming, go back and read more closely. This time ask yourself questions as you

read to help you better understand and recall the passage: What is the main point of the text? How did the author

support his or her point? As you read, consider making quick notes on a separate piece of paper to help you high￾light important words or ideas.

CHAPTER Tips and

Strategies for

the GED Social

Studies Exam

YOU HAVE reviewed what you need to know for the Social Stud￾ies Exam. Now you will learn some specific tips and strategies to use

on the exam.

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