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HiSET Reading Practice Test

If you need help studying for the HiSET Reading test or just want some more information about what the test is like, you’ve come to the right place!

Click below to take a free HiSET Reading practice test.

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What’s On the HiSET Reading Test?

There are 50 questions on the Reading test, grouped into four main areas:

1. Comprehension

  • Understanding explicit details
  • Determining the meaning of words and phrases
  • The impact of specific word choices

2. Inference and Interpretation

  • Making inferences
  • Drawing conclusions
  • Inferring traits, motives, and feelings of characters
  • Interpreting figurative language, connotation, and symbolism

3. Analysis

  • Determining the main idea of a text
  • Determining the author’s point of view and purpose
  • Recognizing aspects of an author’s style
  • Evaluating arguments

4. Synthesis and Generalization

  • Making generalizations
  • Comparing and contrasting elements of multiple texts
  • Making predictions
  • Analyzing how multiple texts present similar information

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Subject-Specific Practice Tests

If you need some extra practice in a another area of the HiSET, click one of the subjects below to get started!




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Self-Assessment Reading Modules

One of the most important parts of preparing for a test is determining which topics you need to brush up on as you study.

To get started with a self-assessment of your knowledge, click on one of the modules below!