Websites and Resources for
Writing Practice
Visit any of these sites to practice skills associated with writing.
Basic keyboarding skills, learning how to use the QUERTY keyboard, is essential for GED Testing. Here are some interactive sites for typing practice. Some sites will require registration, but they all have free typing programs.
This is a great site to help you write paragraphs! On the home page, click "Start Writing Now" to use their free sample paragraph. There are two button links below; choose according to your writing level or try out both, beginning with the starter level.
If English is not your first language (and even if it is!), you'll find this grammar practice valuable. Click the button link below to find a collection of different grammar exercises. Choose easy, medium, or difficult level activities.
If English is your first language (and even if it isn't!), this grammar practice will be valuable. Click the button link below to find a collection of different grammar exercises, some of which can be completed off-line.
Check out this list of writing topics with videos.
Many libraries, including Hartford and West Hartford Libraries, subscribe to Learning Express Libraries. Here you'll find a wealth of tutorials, exercises, and practice questions - including some specifically for GED preparation. You can access Learning Express Libraries from your local library or anywhere with an internet connection with a library card that originated in West Hartford (or another participating town).
Here's what to do:
1) Click the button link below.
2) Click "register" under "new users".
3) Enter your library bar code as your username and create a password. You must provide an email address.
4) Click on the course or practice of your choice.
This site remembers who you are and where you've left off for the next time you return to study. If you're trying a practice
test, you'll get a score report when you are finished with each subtest.
If you get stuck navigating the web site during library hours, you can call the reference desk (West Hartford) for help at 860-561-6900.
Here's what to do:
1) Click the button link below.
2) Click "register" under "new users".
3) Enter your library bar code as your username and create a password. You must provide an email address.
4) Click on the course or practice of your choice.
This site remembers who you are and where you've left off for the next time you return to study. If you're trying a practice
test, you'll get a score report when you are finished with each subtest.
If you get stuck navigating the web site during library hours, you can call the reference desk (West Hartford) for help at 860-561-6900.
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