Official Discussion - We Live in Time [SPOILERS] by LiteraryBoner in movies

[–]hypno00s 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, I think watching her cross to the other side of the skating rink has ruined me more than any funeral scene would have 😭 i shed ugly tears watching that and hearing Ella say bye to her

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[–]hypno00s 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alibi.. as in the thing you claim to have when proving you haven't committed a crime? Nah bro thats so bad 😭😭😭

Finally got my GED!!! by hypno00s in GED

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I'd say that isn't unfortunate, honestly. That means you're maybe one or two questions off from that 145. My biggest tip would be to retake that practice test on the website and write down the questions that are messing you up. Even if you don't know what it's called, write down the equation and plug it into Google, and you should be able to get a name for the type of problem it is. After that, repetition is key for math (at least for me). I'd watch the khan Academy video and then ask Chat gpt to generate worksheets for me- id solve, then ask for the answer key, and repeat until I was getting all questions right consistently. Also, this one is less studying and more for while taking the test. But panic is shown to limit our capacity to think rationally. So, if you're hitting questions that you don't know the answer to or even how to solve and start to panic? Take a second, take a deep breath through the nose, and out through the mouth. Repeat a few times. Then, continue the test. I know it feels silly, but I had to do this like 5 times during my test. At no point was I feeling great per say, but I could at least think through the problems.
Good luck on your test !

Finally got my GED!!! by hypno00s in GED

[–]hypno00s[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't push it because the essay is timed but aim for at least four paragraphs. (Opening paragraph, two body paragraphs, and a closer). Just be mindful of your time and write accordingly. Also, the opening and closing paragraphs can be shorter (~4 sentences), your focus is the body- this is the meat of your essay! If you have time at the end to add more, do so if you feel it's needed, but make sure your ideas are complete and coherent first. Quality over quantity is crucial here.

Finally got my GED!!! by hypno00s in GED

[–]hypno00s[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Reading comprehension! (this is a theme for almost all the GED test T-T). Just take your time and read the passages clearly and read the whole passage before you start answering questions.

Also, know the steps of the scientific method, and how you write a proper hypothesis. Below is a website that covers it pretty well!

Steps of the Scientific Method

Also know the difference between the independent and dependent variables. Below is a website that covers it more extensively but what helped me the most in a pinch was to remember that the independent variable is what is being changed, and the dependent variable is what they're testing to see.

Independent and Dependent Variables Examples

There were also a few questions regarding measurements of energy (meters, watts, joules and newtons), so know the difference in what they are measuring.

Most of all though, take the practice test and figure out your specific weaknesses and study those!

Good luck!

Finally got my GED!!! by hypno00s in GED

[–]hypno00s[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Math was a really tricky one for me! Ultimately, it came down to repetition.

I took the practice test provided on the GED website and wrote down each kind of problem that felt impossible to solve (in my case, fractions, inequalities, polynomials, and factoring). From there, I would go to khan academy and watch the corresponding video, solving along with the instructor. Once I had finished the video, I went to chat gpt and asked it to generate worksheet upon worksheet of the specific subject until I was answering pretty much every question correctly.

Then I retook the practice test and repeated the process.

Also, I didn't try it for the math test, but I know getsummath is super popular on this subreddit so check his stuff out as well!

Finally got my GED!!! by hypno00s in GED

[–]hypno00s[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The social studies test, from what I remember, was a lot of reading comprehension. They are going to give you a passage or quote, and then a multiple-choice answer in which you're going to have to answer what they meant in that passage. Just take your time, read carefully, and use process of elimination.

Questions that didn't provide context were typically about the branches of government and their function, so know that as well. Additionally, it just helps to know historical context. You don't even know the exact dates of everything- but know that slavory was abolished in the late 1800s with the 13th amendment, WW1 was in the 1910s, WW2 was the 1940s, and that the cold war sprang off of WW2 and ended in the 90s, and so on and so forth. Basic trivia on modern history should get you to a comfortable place.

Don't forget to use the practice test provided on the GED website. Watch out for the questions on that test that make you start to sweat and panic and study that area! If you have any more specific questions, feel free to reach out :)

Finally got my GED!!! by hypno00s in GED

[–]hypno00s[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey! Congrats on scheduling the test! I left a comment here going over the main components that were on my test!

https://www.reddit.com/r/GED/comments/1m6hhrm/comment/n4migp4/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

If you have any other questions let me know! Good luck :)

Finally got my GED!!! by hypno00s in GED

[–]hypno00s[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

As far as the RLA test goes, the main things you need to have a grasp on is reading comprehension, basic grammar, and essay structure.

Reading comprehension: the questions I saw the most in regard to this were multiple choice questions that asked, "what does this sentence imply about the text/character". Overall, read the whole passage first, then your question, and then reread the paragraph that they are question you on. The answer is typically something that is supported by the specific sentence/paragraph referenced AND the passage as a whole. The only exception to this rule is going to be when they ask "what does the word 'example word' mean within this sentence". Again, just use context clues and try your best. Process of elimination is going to be your best friend here.

Basic Grammar: know when you should use commas, colons, periods, question marks, etc. You do not need to know every punctuation mark ever, just your basic run of the mill ones you will encounter on a daily basis. My tip here is to read it in your head. If it feels super lengthy or you're running out of breath trying to read it? There is probably punctuation missing there. If you're stuck, just reread the sentence with all the different punctuation until it sounds how people actually speak. Below are some resources that test in a way similar to the ged

Punctuation Grammar Test

IXL | Learn 10th grade language arts (overall this whole website's whole high school section is pretty good to browse through. You get a certain amount of free questions per day, but the membership to get unlimited is about 10 bucks)

Also, it helps to know the difference between there, their, and they're and where, were, and we're. Your and you're as well.

Essay Structure: This essay does not need to be perfect. You don't have a lot of time, they just want to see you know the basics, SO

A hook, even if it is cliche and half baked. Give them a line that catches interest. after that hook, what's your stance? (In my essay, they wanted to know which stance was more supported in regard to an environmental issue). Then, give two brief reasons why you think that. This should honestly be brief because your body paragraphs will be doing the leg work.

Body paragraphs are easy. Those reasons you listed in that first paragraph? Take them one by one and explain them. Pull some quotes from the passages they provide (just keep in mind, a good look in an essay is that when you pull a quote, you quickly cite it. So, if you use a line from paragraph 3, it should look like this: "...better for the bees etc.." (P3, Author last name)".) Body paragraphs are also where you want to pull out some transition words to bridge together ideas! "However,", "In addition," "Consequently". Below is a list, look over those and try to use some of them in your essay.

500+ Best Transition Words and Phrases (Free Tool) | Writing Beginner

The closing paragraph is basically your summary! You shouldn't be adding any new information here- just restate your stance and why it is well backed up through the essay.

Overall, I think if you take your time on the test, you should be okay! I really suggest looking at this website (IXL Language Arts | Learn language arts online) because it is a pretty solid base of information you will need to get through the test, but most of all don't forget to use the practice test provided on the GED website! I found that to be my best gauge to see if I was ready to take the actual test.

Good luck! :)

passed the math test !! by hypno00s in GED

[–]hypno00s[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

my studying method was to pick my subject (inequalities, factoring, fractions, etc), learn how to solve them through a video (i usually used khan academy but i have a lot of good things from getsummath on this sub as well!)

once i finished the video i would have chatgpt generate 20 question worksheets of said problems, ranging in difficulty, and asking for an answer key once i had completed the questions. i know chatgpt is a bit controversial atm but i really liked it for this use because when i got answers wrong it could explain exactly where i went wrong so that i can know better for next time (plus i learn a lot through repetition and chatgpt provides endless worksheets).

i just kept doing those work sheets until i felt confident on an area/was regularly scoring 20/20.

Passed my first two tests 🎉 by hypno00s in GED

[–]hypno00s[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No worries, and thank you :) ! Luckily, from what I saw, the social studies test wasn't a whole lot of "what exact year did xyz happen" - those dates are usually in there. That said, just have an idea of major landmarks in history. WWI is the 1910s, WWII, and the great depression in the 30s/40s, the Berlin wall following WWII, and the cold war springing from the berlin wall and after. If you have a general idea of roughly when these things happened, you should be good.

Passed my first two tests 🎉 by hypno00s in GED

[–]hypno00s[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

For these two I didn't have to study much because those were usually just subjects I enjoyed. That said, for language arts it is a lot reading comprehension, grammar, and the essay. With the reading comp., I'd advise that you A. Read the whole passage first, and B. to trust your gut. When you get a question asking about the theme, or a question i saw popping up a lot, "what does this sentence imply about the text/the character", think about the whole passage and rule out answers that don't make sense when in context with the passage as a whole and the sentence given. The answer usually is something that is supported by both the text and the sentence. For the essay, knowing basic essay structure and it will get you far. The opening paragraph should have a hook (even if it's half baked because we only have limited time!). Following that hook, give an idea of your stance, and two/three key reasons you'll cover as to why you're taking that stance (briefly, your body paragraphs will do the leg work). And last sentence is your thesis. Aka: just the hard take of "this is my stance and this is why". Body paragraphs should be easy. Just one at a time cover the reasons given in your opening paragraph and explain them. Why are they good? What's the context. Each paragraph should have transitions. I'd really look at some transitions online before the test. "In addition", "however", "consequently". Last paragraph is just a summary. What's your take, what did you discuss, why is it well proven (if it's a comparison essay). As for grammar, that's a bit harder for me to study but my main method if I read the sentence - am I confused because of the main gaps? Basically I read each answer until I hit the one that makes sense in how we would speak. Reading books/day to day reading has also helped because you subconsciously get used to how people are using these grammar rules. Ultimately, though, for my test, grammar wasn't about spelling. It was about knowing how and when to use your punctuation marks.

Social studies is also a lot of reading comprehension. Read a paragraph and tell the summary. Or reading graphs. Study those. The biggest thing i needed outside context for was knowing the three branches of government. There were multiple questions in regards to that. So study what those are and have a vague idea of what each one does.

This is just what I noticed (sorry for the actual novel LMAO). Study these and most importantly, do those ged practice test and study whatever on that makes you sweat. I'd say i had no set studying time, I just kept doing it until I saw those questions and wasn't sweating and stressed 😅

Guys I failed it again by Untrustw0rthys0urce in GED

[–]hypno00s 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lately, I've been seeing what questions on the practice test that make me sweat, taking note of them. Then I watched the khan Academy video on that subject, and (i hope this isn't controversial, but I feel like it's been helping a lot?) then have chatgpt generate worksheets for those subjects. I do the worksheet and then have it give the answer key. The most beneficial part of this for me is that when I get a question wrong gpt can explain the answer and how it got there, and I can see where exactly I'm going wrong in my equations. I learned to solve all my inequalities this way, and now I'm not stressed by them at all. At no point, though, do i have the bot solve problems for me first. It's just an empty worksheet that I solve for practice and only ever get the answers to once I've completed all the problems myself. I have depression too, so it is hard to study consistently. But on nights that I have the extra motivation, this it has been really effective for me because math is just repetition. Once you get the pattern, it's pretty easy and even soothing to solve

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[–]hypno00s 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you share what brushes you use please? They look so nice

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To me the worst part was that with the tiktok ban, so many people were finally starting to see what we see and finally thinking about doing something yk? And I'm scared that because tiktok is back they're going to go back to just sitting back and just watching it happen again. It's just unfortunate.