... comfortable with the format of the exam For example, when you are reading a short story, you can ask yourself questions like those you might see on the GED, such as: What is the theme of the ... think about the reward you will give yourself when you pass the GED Make sure this reward is a big one! You can also get in the mood for studying by thinking about the short- and long-term rewards ... after another Instead, try studying one list each day in several short, spaced-out sessions For example, spend 20 minutes in the morning studying the new words Review the words again for 15 minutes...