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HiSET Language Arts – Reading

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HiSET Reading Exam Details

HiSET Language Arts – Reading

Administered by ETS (Educational Testing Service)

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Scaled score of 8 out of 20 per subtest (45 combined total required)
Passing Score
50
Questions
65
Minutes
Varies by state; typically $10–$25 per subtest
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Study time: 4–8 weeks of focused reading practice

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official ETS (Educational Testing Service) content outline

Comprehension~45–50%

Understanding main ideas, key details, vocabulary in context, and explicit information from literary and informational passages.

Inference and Interpretation~20–25%

Drawing inferences, interpreting figurative language, understanding implied meaning, and reading character motivation and subtext.

Analysis~15–20%

Analyzing author's purpose, text structure, argument and evidence, point of view, literary devices, and how elements contribute to meaning.

Synthesis and Generalization~10–15%

Drawing broad conclusions, identifying themes, applying concepts, summarizing, and comparing information across passages.

Literary Texts~60% of passages

Fiction (short stories, novel excerpts), poetry, and drama passages ranging from 400–600 words.

Informational Texts~40% of passages

Nonfiction prose, workplace and community documents, science and history passages ranging from 400–600 words.

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