The GED Reasoning Through Language Arts (RLA) test evaluates your ability to read critically, write clearly, and apply correct English grammar. Lasting 150 minutes (with a 10-minute break), the exam features a combination of reading comprehension and language usage questions alongside a 45-minute Extended Response essay. Approximately 75% of the reading passages focus on informational texts—such as workplace documents, science topics, and social studies—while 25% feature literary fiction. For the essay portion, you are asked to analyze two opposing arguments and write a evidence-based response defending which side is better supported