Grade 10 Language Arts - California Standards Tests (CSTs) Released Items

The point of the large, boldfaced reference to a magazine article in Document A is to
1. persuade the reader of the machine’s popularity.
2. convince the reader to subscribe to the magazine.
3. encourage the reader to find out more about fitness.
4. let the reader know that the machine is expensive.
Which of these is not an advantage of the FitQuest 2000 over the Home Training System?
1. the opportunity to get a real workout
2. the price of the machine
3. the portability of the machine
4. the easy movement between exercises
According to Document C, the FitQuest warranty does not include
1. machines which have a manufacturing defect.
2. machines that fail structurally during normal usage.
3. failures caused by unreasonable or abusive use.
4. parts, cables, or labor costs for repairs.
Throughout this story, the author references periods of time in order to
1. identify the historical period in which the narrator lived.
2. justify the narrator’s lack of timeliness.
3. illustrate the narrator’s desire to learn watch repair.
4. emphasize the magnitude of the narrator’s ordeal.
What literary device is the narrator using when he says, “Within the week it sickened to a raging fever, and its pulse went up to a hundred and fifty in the shade”?
1. repetition
2. symbolism
3. irony
4. personification
In the last paragraph the narrator references what his uncle William said in order to show that
1. he will pay more money for his next watch.
2. watches are as difficult to maintain as horses.
3. he is ready to quit trying to have the watch fixed.
4. his uncle has also tried to fix the watch.
One indication that this was not written in recent times is the comparison of the watch to a
1. pair of scissors.
2. musket.
3. spider’s web.
4. bee.
In the bibliography (Document A), when information is given about a book, a colon is used to separate
1. the name of the book and the publication date.
2. the title of the book and the name of the publisher.
3. the name of the author and the title of the book.
4. the name of the publishing company and city where it is located.
Based on information in the bibliography (Document A), which of these could be consulted for a report on how compact discs were invented?
1. Keeping Pace With Consumer Demand
2. Music Plus Digest
3. Software Inside News
4. The Universal Encyclopedia of Technology
The advertisement (Document B) is the only document that includes information regarding the
1. type of program.
2. cost of the software.
3. name of the program.
4. program’s search capabilities.
According to Document C, how do you move from one field to the next?
1. Select the NEW RECORD option.
2. Select the PRINT option.
3. Press the EXIT key.
4. Press the TAB key.
According to Document C, a document is saved each time you select
1. FILE.
2. TITLE.
3. NEW RECORD.
4. ALL RECORDS.
Which word from “The Grammar of Silk” is derived from a Latin word meaning “to stay behind”?
1. dangled
2. linings
3. remnants
4. triumph
In lines 19 through 26 of “The Grammar of Silk,” the speaker compares the seamstresses to librarians and architects. The use of these comparisons helps create a tone that can best be described as
1. sentimental.
2. respectful.
3. objective.
4. amusing.
Read this sentence from lines 27–30 of “The Grammar of Silk.”

What is the meaning of the phrase “the stone tablets of the latest pattern books”?
1. The pattern books at that store look as if they are made of stone.
2. The pattern books are regarded as objects of great authority.
3. The pattern books have been passed down through the generations.
4. The pattern books are so thick that they are difficult to carry.
In “The Grammar of Silk,” Song is making a statement about the need for women to establish a sense of community for themselves. What does the speaker do that best illustrates this idea?
1. The speaker describes the sewing group as a sanctuary in stanza 3 and the sewing school as a refuge in the last stanza.
2. In stanza 2, the speaker uses such words as tough, awkward, and deciphered to illustrate the difficulty involved in sewing.
3. The speaker tells about an experience that happened when she was young rather than describing a more recent experience.
4. The speaker makes references to music to show that she would have rather taken music lessons than learned to sew.
Both Hayden and Song imply that love
1. can be expressed without words.
2. is often conditional.
3. creates harmony in the home.
4. leads to disappointment.
Which universal theme is addressed in both poems?
1. As they grow older, children become disillusioned by their surroundings.
2. Children are to be seen and not heard.
3. As they grow older, children often come to admire their parents.
4. Children are responsible for themselves.
Which idea shows that the author believes that Yellowstone’s beauty is awe-inspiring?
1. The author expresses how Langford described Yellowstone as a place with a “threatening underworld.”
2. The author explains that, after the Civil War, the government funded survey teams to explore the West.
3. The author describes how eager Moran was to tell others about his “profound experience” at Yellowstone.
4. The author tried to prevent Yellowstone from becoming a national park, fearing that tourists would ruin the natural beauty.
The last four paragraphs of the passage
1. tell how the onset of the Civil War prevented people from exploring Yellowstone.
2. describe the amazing beauty and unique natural features that can be found in Yellowstone.
3. explain how Yellowstone became a national park as a result of Hayden lobbying in Congress.
4. describe the impact that Thomas Moran had on Yellowstone and the impact that Yellowstone had on Moran.
Which question could be answered by doing fact-based research?
1. What is the most dramatic part of Yellowstone?
2. Which period of Moran’s life most likely hadthe least influence on his ability to paint?
3. How did the establishment of Yellowstone National Park lead to the development of the National Park Service?
4. Why should an art critic view Moran’s paintings of Yellowstone as magnificent?
Which magazine article would most likely appear in a bibliography for this passage?
1. “A Portrait of Yellowstone Before It Was a Park”
2. “The Ten Most Popular Tourist Attractions in the United States”
3. “Who’s Who in the World of Contemporary Artists”
4. “Who’s Who in the World of Contemporary Artists”
Baylor moves the reader through her poem “I’m in Charge of Celebrations” by using
1. vivid descriptive details.
2. key words and phrase repetition.
3. short line length.
4. varied punctuation.
What character trait does the speaker in Baylor’s poem reveal about herself when she says “I put / myself / in charge. / I choose / my own.”?
1. self-reliance
2. honesty
3. compassion
4. self-destructiveness
The morning after being sprayed by the skunk, the narrator of “Skunk Dreams” realizes that
1. her experience has caused her to change her goals in life.
2. the sadness that has afflicted her has been replaced with feelings of optimism.
3. her interaction with nature has prepared her to overcome her fear of failure.
4. the problems she thought were monumental now seem rather insignificant.
How would the narrator of “I’m in Charge of Celebrations” likely react if he or she experienced what the narrator of “Skunk Dreams” experienced?
1. He would consider it another cause for celebration.
2. He would be even more upset.
3. He would be embarrassed and never admit that he had been sprayed by a skunk.
4. He would be concerned for the skunk, and he would try to keep it as a pet.
What dramatic convention best describes both works?
1. dialogue
2. monologue
3. speech
4. aside
Which function requires an additional step to return the display to normal?
1. setting the local time
2. setting the local date
3. using the 100-year calendar
4. determining the time in another time zone
Which word from the passage is derived from a Latin root meaning to run?
1. current
2. hour
3. major
4. zone
Read this sentence from the passage.

In which sentence does depress have the same meaning as it does in the sentence above?
1. The slow, mournful music was beginning to depress Maddie.
2. The flood of CD players on the market served to depress their price.
3. Ian had to depress the lever several times to get the jack to the proper height.
4. According to one economist, another drop in employment could depress the economy.
Read this sentence from the passage.

In which sentence does column have the same meaning as it does in the sentence above?
1. The column of marching soldiers seemed to go on forever.
2. Each corner of the roof was supported by a massive iron column.
3. Most of the students had trouble deciding what to put in the survey’s answer column.
4. A column of water jetted up from the center of the fountain and then crashed back down.
The main purpose of the headings in this passage is
1. to describe the different physical parts of the calculator.
2. to list the time zones for which the calendar function will work.
3. to direct the reader to the instructions for different functions of the calculator.
4. to suggest to the reader the calculator function he or she is most likely to use.
Why are the words TIME, SET, DATE, ZONE, and CAL most likely set in a typeface different from the rest of the text?
1. to draw attention to complicated technical terms
2. to indicate words that appear on the calculator’s buttons
3. to designate words that are defined in the passage
4. to provide variety and interest to the appearance of the document
If you live in London, what is the difference in time between your home and Los Angeles?
1. 10 hours
2. 8 hours
3. 6 hours
4. 12 hours
What sequence of steps would you follow to check the time in Moscow?
1. Press ZONE twice. Press 9.
2. Press ZONE twice. Press +3.
3. Press ZONE twice. Press 9 three times.
4. Press ZONE twice. Press 9. Press +3.
Read this sentence from paragraph 2 of “The Young Storekeeper.”

How does this sentence impact the passage?
1. It uses symbolism to develop the significance of the passage.
2. It heightens the reader’s awareness of the historical nature of the passage.
3. It uses formal language to enhance the serious tone of the passage.
4. It clarifies the motivations of the narrator of the passage.
Read this sentence from paragraph 1 of “Working Out a Book.”

The phrase future eminence most specifically refers to Lincoln’s
1. philosophy.
2. reputation.
3. wealth.
4. intelligence.
In “Working Out a Book,” what is the effect of Abe’s interaction with Mr. Crawford?
1. It provides comic relief.
2. It depicts Abe in a superior role.
3. It introduces a villain to the story.
4. It demonstrates Abe’s sense of fairness.
Which theme is implied in both “The Young Storekeeper” and “Working Out a Book”?
1. Members of a society are expected to act honorably.
2. Knowledge is often more valuable than formal education.
3. Nature has the power to interfere with even our most carefully made plans.
4. Penalties that seem harsh at first may be beneficial in the end.
The main purpose of the document “Cropping an Image With the Snap Shot Program” is
1. to describe the features of Snap Shot.
2. to show that Snap Shot is an easy tool to use.
3. to explain how to use Snap Shot to select sections of a picture.
4. to discuss how to use the features of Snap Shot.
What does the author offer as additional help as the reader follows the step-by-step instructions?
1. What does the author offer as additional help as the reader follows the step-by-step instructions?
2. the toll-free telephone number to the Snap Shot help desk
3. an address for writing to Snap Shot any questions or comments
4. a trouble-shooting guide to help resolve any problems encountered
To perform Option 2, one should first
1. select the image.
2. use the mouse pointer to draw a frame.
3. select Cropping & Orientation from the Effects menu.
4. resize the frame by dragging the sizing handles on the shape.
Why is freehand cropping discussed after cropping with shapes?
1. to proceed from a more useful technique to one with fewer practical applications
2. to introduce a simpler technique before moving on to a more complex one
3. to order the options alphabetically
4. to arrange the text, making space for the screen shots
Which line best supports a theme from the play?
1. And he will do something for me, he says.
2. A man should go where he won’t be tempted.
3. You’ll get several gowns for that I should think.
4. But, Richard, in the office they offer you all sorts of things.
The silver cup sent to More is most likely a symbol of
1. success.
2. friendship.
3. temptation.
4. nobility.
Which factor does not indicate that this excerpt comes from a play?
1. Characters' emotions are described in parentheses.
2. A speaker's name appears before lines of dialogue.
3. Stage directions are given in parentheses.
4. Two characters are engaged in conversation.
To convince pharmaceutical, research, and healthcare industries to use Medical Express Solutions, Document A emphasizes the
1. length of time that WW-EX has been in business.
2. wide geographic area covered by all WW-EX services.
3. special savings offered to frequent customers.
4. secure and reliable delivery of products.
Paragraph 1 of Document A serves to introduce which information to the reader?
1. the addition of a new service from WW-EX
2. the qualifications for opening an account with WW-EX
3. the technology of WW-EX’s packaging methods
4. the processes of WW-EX’s delivery chain
Which device is used in Document A to market the WW-EX brand?
1. bold text that emphasizes the company name and service provided
2. specific facts about the delivery schedule of the company
3. statistics that compare the WW-EX packaging system to that of other companies
4. detailed information on how to open a WW-EX account
Which information, if added to Document A, would be most helpful to a medical facility interested in using Medical Express Solutions?
1. a description of how polyethylene packaging is made
2. price estimates for Medical Express Solutions’ services
3. charts showing the most popular pharmaceutical products
4. a list of Medical Express Solutions’ competitors
Which line in Document B would benefit most from further explanation?
1. Company Name
2. Zip Code
3. Date of Shipment
4. Type of Export
Which word is derived from the name of a German physician who used hypnotism on patients in late eighteenth-century Europe?
1. chauvinism
2. mesmerism
3. dadaism
4. humanism
Which of these words denoting “thinness” has a negative connotation?
1. slender
2. lean
3. scrawny
4. slim
Which of the following words is derived from the mythological name of the Greek god of fear?
1. oceanic
2. cosmetic
3. phobic
4. psychic
Which of these words connotes the concept of rights?
1. inhabitant
2. visitor
3. resident
4. citizen
Which of the following words is derived from the name of the Greek god of sleep?
1. labyrinthian
2. titanic
3. hypnotic
4. geocentric
Which word contains a Latin root that means “to weave”?
1. response
2. context
3. science
4. gravity
In which sentence does the underlined word have the most negative connotation?
1. Sasha feels compassion for her friend.
2. Sasha feels pity for her friend.
3. Sasha feels sympathy for her friend.
4. Sasha feels empathy for her friend.
In which sentence does the underlined word refer to a kind of metal?
1. My brother is the lead singer of a rock band.
2. Poor study habits will lead you down the road of bad grades.
3. Joseph got the lead role in the school play.
4. The lead weight clanged loudly when it fell on the floor.
The word spectator is derived from a Latin root meaning
1. to find.
2. to send.
3. to run.
4. to look.
Kevin wants to add the following sentence to his report.

Where should Kevin add this sentence?
1. at the end of paragraph 1
2. at the beginning of paragraph 2
3. at the end of paragraph 2
4. in the middle of paragraph 3
The next paragraph of Kevin’s draft will probably be about
1. the first buildings designed by Morgan.
2. how Morgan’s family supported her dream.
3. female architects who got their start under Morgan.
4. the architectural style Morgan favored later in life.
Which of these is Kevin’s thesis?
1. Julia Morgan designed Hearst Castle.
2. Julia Morgan is a pioneer because of the nature of her accomplishments.
3. Julia Morgan became interested in buildings when she was a child.
4. Julia Morgan’s friends were behind her success.
Which of these does Kevin use in paragraph 3 to develop the idea that Morgan had to overcome many challenges?
1. a diagram
2. a scenario
3. a hypothesis
4. an aside
Kevin wants to add the following sentence to his report. Which version of the sentence is the most descriptive and precise?
1. Morgan liked the elegant curving lines of classical architecture better than the sharp angles of modern architecture.
2. The particular lines of classical architecture, rather than the very different look of modern architecture, were Morgan’s preference.
3. For some reason, Morgan liked the classical architecture better than modern architecture.
4. The lines of classical architecture Morgan found more attractive than the lines of modern architecture.
Which of the following from the first paragraph is an incomplete sentence?
1. Elephants are known as one of the most respected and magnificent land-animals in the world.
2. Living peacefully with other creatures is easy for elephants because, despite their powerful strength, they do not abuse their power, and they carefully avoid harming other creatures.
3. Elephants live together easily.
4. Because they communicate well with each other.
Which of the following is the correct way to punctuate sentence 8?
1. They recognize one another by sight smell, and voice.
2. They recognize one another by sight, smell and, voice.
3. They recognize one another by, sight, smell and voice.
4. They recognize one another by sight, smell, and voice.
Which of the following words from the report is not spelled correctly?
1. magnificent
2. outstreched
3. entwining
4. physically
Which of the following would improve the structure of sentence 15?
1. Infrasounds which animals make are sounds which causes a vibration in the air which is an inaudible sound.
2. Infrasounds, inaudible to humans, are vibrations in the air caused by animals.
3. Infrasounds are sounds we can’t hear that animals make that cause a vibration in the air.
4. Infrasounds are sounds humans can’t hear that animals make that make a vibration in the air.
Which of these is the best way to revise sentence 1 to match the tone of the passage?
1. When one enters the Globe Theater, one is in the greatest theater.
2. I think that the Globe Theater is one of the most popular theaters ever.
3. The Globe Theater is one of the most well-known theaters in the world.
4. Leave as is.
Which sentence least fits the purpose of the passage?
1. sentence 3
2. sentence 4
3. sentence 5
4. sentence 6
Which is the best substitute for the underlined words in sentence 8?
1. inherited
2. got
3. made
4. formed
What is the correct way to combine sentences 14 and 15?
1. Success was instantaneous the theater was a favorite of audiences and actors alike.
2. Success was instantaneous, and the theater was a favorite of audiences and actors alike.
3. The theater was a favorite of audiences and actors alike because success was instantaneous.
4. The theater was a favorite of audiences and actors alike, success was instantaneous.
Read this sentence.

What is the correct way to revise the underlined words in this sentence?
1. he might of give up and pursue a different career.
2. he might of given up, pursued, a different career.
3. he might have given up and pursued a different career.
4. he might give up and pursue a different career.
Which sentence could best be inserted between sentences 7 and 8 to maintain coherence?
1. It’s difficult for most teenagers to be confined to bed.
2. This event affected his life in at least two important ways.
3. I don’t know much about this disease, but it was common in those days.
4. The circumstances surrounding his illness are not important.
Read this sentence.

What is the best way to rewrite the sentence to improve the placement of modifiers?
1. After he got well, he went to the University of California and then to Harvard, where he earned a master’s degree.
2. He went to the University of California and then to Harvard, where he earned a master’s degree after he got well.
3. He went after he got well to the University of California and then to Harvard, where he earned a master’s degree.
4. To the University of California he went and then to Harvard, where he earned, after he got well, a master’s degree.
Read this sentence.

Which word would best replace the underlined word to make the meaning more precise?
1. severe
2. demanding
3. ruthless
4. serious
What information should Sylvia add to paragraph 1 to support the information already provided?
1. lists of other hot and dry areas in the country
2. a definition of rainshadow effect
3. a definition of Fahrenheit
4. statistics on the amount of rainfall in other areas
Which sentence in paragraph 1 is not consistent with the overall tone of the report?
1. Death Valley, in southeastern California, is the hottest, driest place in North America and one of the hottest places known in the world.
2. That is way too amazingly hot for me!
3. Parts of Death Valley receive fewer than two inches of rain in an entire year.
4. This extremely low rainfall is caused by the rainshadow effect.
Which of the following is the best way to present the conflicting facts mentioned in the first sentence of paragraph 2?
1. Death Valley National Park is sometimes 3,367,628 acres and sometimes 3,396,192 acres.
2. Sources disagree on the exact size of Death Valley National Park, but it is huge.
3. Sources disagree on the exact size of Death Valley National Park but agree that it is more than 3.3 million acres.
4. According to sources which disagree, Death Valley is between 3,367,628 and 3,396,192 acres big.
Which word in paragraph 3 should Sylvia define to help the reader better understand the flow of ideas?
1. reptiles
2. amphibians
3. nocturnal
4. species
What is the correct way to list a book about Death Valley by Maxine Garcia?
1. Maxine Garcia, New York: The Famous Valley. Hartford Books, 1998.
2. Garcia, Maxine. The Famous Valley. New York: Hartford Books, 1998.
3. The Famous Valley by Maxine Garcia. New York: Hartford Books, 1998.
4. Garcia, Maxine. New York: Hartford Books. The Famous Valley, 1998.
Which of the following should not appear on the title page of Sylvia’s report when she turns it in?
1. the title of the report
2. the writer’s name
3. the Works Cited
4. the date of submission
Which word from the essay is spelled incorrectly?
1. frequently
2. prominent
3. traviled
4. heritage
Read this sentence.

What is the correct punctuation of the underlined part of the sentence?
1. artists: Diego Rivera
2. artists; Diego Rivera
3. artists—Diego Rivera
4. artists, Diego Rivera
What would be the best source for more information about the Chicano Mural Movement?
1. a magazine article called “Historical Art in New York City”
2. an essay about the current trends in mural art
3. a book titled The History of Latino Art
4. a journal article entitled “Murals of the Big Three”
Read this sentence from paragraph 1 of the report.

What is the correct way to rewrite the sentence using the active voice?
1. Most of his education outside of the classroom was received by Whitman.
2. Whitman received most of his education outside of the classroom.
3. By Whitman, most of his education outside the classroom was received.
4. Leave as is.
Which sentence would provide the most effective support for the idea that Whitman was “fiercely patriotic”?
1. He never considered Leaves of Grass complete and continued to revise the text until his death in 1892.
2. He chose to write about uncommon subjects and developed a unique writing style.
3. He thoroughly enjoyed the New York City Opera and incorporated elements of American music into his poetry.
4. He saw America as being full of potential and believed that Americans needed a poet to bring them together as a society.
Which research question most likely contributed to the development of paragraph 1?
1. How did Whitman spend his childhood?
2. What were Whitman’s opinions about America?
3. What styles did Whitman incorporate into his poetry?
4. How did the public react to Whitman’s first publication?
Read this sentence from paragraph 2 of the report.

What is the correct way to rewrite this sentence using parallel structure?
1. By the time Whitman was seventeen years old, he had already worked as a printer’s apprentice, he had worked as a compositor, and a teacher.
2. By the time Whitman was seventeen years old, he had already worked as a printer’s apprentice, a compositor, and a teacher.
3. By the time Whitman was seventeen years old, he had already worked as a printer’s apprentice, and a compositor, and also worked as a teacher.
4. By the time Whitman was seventeen years old, he had already worked as a printer’s apprentice, as a compositor, and had worked as a teacher.
Which Works Cited entry is most likely the source for the information in paragraph 2 about Whitman’s teaching career?
1. Adams, Wesley. The Many Faces of Walt Whitman. London: Bungalow Publishing, 1998.
2. Moseley, Carrie. Walt Whitman: A Poet for All Time. New York: Standard Books, 2002.
3. Ryan, Tom. Whitman: An American Voice. Chicago: Noland, 1999.
4. Stevens, Constance. “Stylistic Innovations in the Poetry of Walt Whitman.” Poetry Today 12 (2000): 27–37.
Read this sentence from paragraph 4 of the report.

Which is the best way to rewrite the underlined part of the sentence to include more sensory details?
1. the ebb and flow of the sea
2. the big waves of the sea
3. the changes in size of the sea
4. the sound of the sea
Read this sentence from paragraph 4.

Which underlined word in the sentence is spelled incorrectly?
1. deveates
2. conventional
3. rhyme
4. unique
Which sentence would best conclude the report?
1. Walt Whitman’s poetry, then, was a means by which he could depict his life and deal with difficult experiences.
2. He believed that music is the poet’s greatest source of wealth and inspiration.
3. As he once predicted, future generations of readers continue to embrace and celebrate his work.
4. Whitman believed that he owed his career as a poet to his friend and mentor, Ralph Waldo Emerson.
Which source listed in the Works Cited section of the report is a periodical?
1. Adams, Wesley. The Many Faces of Walt Whitman. London: Bungalow Publishing, 1998.
2. Moseley, Carrie. Walt Whitman: A Poet for All Time. New York: Standard Books, 2002.
3. Ryan, Tom. Whitman: An American Voice. Chicago: Noland, 1999.
4. Stevens, Constance. “Stylistic Innovations in the Poetry of Walt Whitman.” Poetry Today 12 (2000): 27–37.
Read this sentence from paragraph 2 of the report.

What is the correct way to punctuate the underlined part of the sentence?
1. headphones which were attached, to the box with thin wire, called cat whisker
2. headphones which were attached to the box, with thin wire, called cat whisker
3. headphones which were attached to the box, with thin wire called, cat whisker
4. Leave as is.
Read this sentence from paragraph 4 of the report.

How should the student revise the underlined part of the sentence to create a more formal tone?
1. radio broadcasts made people happy when things were really bad
2. radio broadcasts were pleasant distractions in difficult times
3. radio broadcasts helped people who were having a hard time feel better
4. radio broadcasts were a way to make people forget about their problems
Read this sentence from paragraph 7 of the report.

Which is the best way to rewrite the underlined part of the sentence using the active voice?
1. radio manufacturers improved radio technology
2. improvements to radio technology were made by radio manufacturers
3. improvements by radio manufacturers were being made to radio technology
4. radio technology had been improved by radio manufacturers
Read this sentence from paragraph 7 of the report.

What is the correct way to spell the underlined word in the sentence?
1. divirce
2. deverse
3. diverse
4. deverce
Read this sentence from paragraph 1 of the report.

What is the correct way to rewrite the underlined part of the sentence to maintain consistent verb tense?
1. had moved
2. moved
3. is moving
4. will move
Read this sentence from paragraph 3 of the report.

Which word or words best replace the underlined words in the sentence to create a more precise meaning?
1. grew larger
2. flourished
3. surpassed
4. became huge
What is the focus of this report?
1. the influence of nature on Coolbrith’s early poetry
2. the historical significance of Coolbrith’s career as a librarian
3. the events that shaped Coolbrith’s career
4. the importance of Coolbrith’s genius as a poet laureate
When the student types the final draft of her report, what line spacing should she use?
1. single line spacing
2. 1.5 line spacing
3. double line spacing
4. 2.5 line spacing
Read this sentence from the letter.

Which is the correct way to punctuate the underlined part of the sentence?
1. word, which is why
2. word; which is why
3. word. Which is why
4. Leave as is.
Read this sentence from the letter.

Which underlined word in the sentence is used incorrectly?
1. their
2. own
3. illicit
4. peers
Which of the underlined words from the fourth paragraph is hyphenated incorrectly?
1. self-confidence
2. hands-on
3. decision-making
4. college-admissions
Read these sentences from the letter.

Which is the best way to combine the two sentences without changing the meaning?
1. I have, for the past two weeks, found it to be extremely rewarding at one of our local elementary schools, so far, where I have volunteered.
2. So far, for the past two weeks at one of our local elementary schools, I have found it to be extremely rewarding where I have volunteered.
3. I have volunteered at one of our local elementary schools for the past two weeks and have found it to be extremely rewarding so far.
4. For the past two weeks, I have found it to be extremely rewarding, so far, where I have volunteered at one of our local elementary schools.
The student’s main purpose for writing this letter is
1. to explain the importance of teaching children to read.
2. to persuade other high school students to become mentors.
3. to discuss how other schools can better utilize mentoring programs.
4. to suggest ways to organize a mentoring program.
Which sentence from paragraph 1 best serves as the thesis statement of the report?
1. She traveled extensively and reported to her husband, Franklin D. Roosevelt, on the social conditions in America and throughout the world.
2. As First Lady, she was also the first to initiate weekly press conferences with female reporters.
3. She also was publishing a daily syndicated newspaper column, hosted her own radio program, and lectured throughout the country.
4. Her activism and amazing humanitarianism earned her much respect.
Read this sentence from paragraph 1 of the report.

Which is the best way to rewrite the underlined part of the sentence using correct grammar?
1. publishes
2. published
3. has published
4. was published
Read this sentence from paragraph 3 of the report.

Which word or words best replace the underlined part of the sentence to match the overall tone of the report?
1. first-rate
2. great big
3. high-profile
4. fantastic
Which group of words from paragraph 5 is capitalized incorrectly?
1. First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt’s
2. Human Rights Commission
3. UN Declaration of Human Rights
4. First Female Ambassador
Which research question would be least relevant in further researching the topic of the report?
1. What role did Eleanor Roosevelt play in the Red Cross organization?
2. How old was Eleanor Roosevelt when she married Franklin D. Roosevelt?
3. Why did Eleanor Roosevelt resign her position in the United Nations in 1951?
4. In what way did Eleanor Roosevelt directly contribute as chair of the UN’s Human Rights Commission?
Read this sentence.

What is the correct way to write the underlined words?
1. formed again; creating
2. formed again: creating
3. formed again, creating
4. Leave as is.

Grade 10 Language Arts - California Standards Tests (CSTs) Released Items

Choose the correct answer for each question.

The point of the large, boldfaced reference to a magazine article in Document A is to

Which of these is not an advantage of the FitQuest 2000 over the Home Training System?

According to Document C, the FitQuest warranty does not include

Throughout this story, the author references periods of time in order to

What literary device is the narrator using when he says, “Within the week it sickened to a raging fever, and its pulse went up to a hundred and fifty in the shade”?

In the last paragraph the narrator references what his uncle William said in order to show that

One indication that this was not written in recent times is the comparison of the watch to a

In the bibliography (Document A), when information is given about a book, a colon is used to separate

Based on information in the bibliography (Document A), which of these could be consulted for a report on how compact discs were invented?

The advertisement (Document B) is the only document that includes information regarding the

According to Document C, how do you move from one field to the next?

According to Document C, a document is saved each time you select

Which word from “The Grammar of Silk” is derived from a Latin word meaning “to stay behind”?

In lines 19 through 26 of “The Grammar of Silk,” the speaker compares the seamstresses to librarians and architects. The use of these comparisons helps create a tone that can best be described as

Read this sentence from lines 27–30 of “The Grammar of Silk.”

What is the meaning of the phrase “the stone tablets of the latest pattern books”?

In “The Grammar of Silk,” Song is making a statement about the need for women to establish a sense of community for themselves. What does the speaker do that best illustrates this idea?

Both Hayden and Song imply that love

Which universal theme is addressed in both poems?

Which idea shows that the author believes that Yellowstone’s beauty is awe-inspiring?

The last four paragraphs of the passage

Which question could be answered by doing fact-based research?

Which magazine article would most likely appear in a bibliography for this passage?

Baylor moves the reader through her poem “I’m in Charge of Celebrations” by using

What character trait does the speaker in Baylor’s poem reveal about herself when she says “I put / myself / in charge. / I choose / my own.”?

The morning after being sprayed by the skunk, the narrator of “Skunk Dreams” realizes that

How would the narrator of “I’m in Charge of Celebrations” likely react if he or she experienced what the narrator of “Skunk Dreams” experienced?

What dramatic convention best describes both works?

Which function requires an additional step to return the display to normal?

Which word from the passage is derived from a Latin root meaning to run?

Read this sentence from the passage.

In which sentence does depress have the same meaning as it does in the sentence above?

Read this sentence from the passage.

In which sentence does column have the same meaning as it does in the sentence above?

The main purpose of the headings in this passage is

Why are the words TIME, SET, DATE, ZONE, and CAL most likely set in a typeface different from the rest of the text?

If you live in London, what is the difference in time between your home and Los Angeles?

What sequence of steps would you follow to check the time in Moscow?

Read this sentence from paragraph 2 of “The Young Storekeeper.”

How does this sentence impact the passage?

Read this sentence from paragraph 1 of “Working Out a Book.”

The phrase future eminence most specifically refers to Lincoln’s

In “Working Out a Book,” what is the effect of Abe’s interaction with Mr. Crawford?

Which theme is implied in both “The Young Storekeeper” and “Working Out a Book”?

The main purpose of the document “Cropping an Image With the Snap Shot Program” is

What does the author offer as additional help as the reader follows the step-by-step instructions?

To perform Option 2, one should first

Why is freehand cropping discussed after cropping with shapes?

Which line best supports a theme from the play?

The silver cup sent to More is most likely a symbol of

Which factor does not indicate that this excerpt comes from a play?

To convince pharmaceutical, research, and healthcare industries to use Medical Express Solutions, Document A emphasizes the

Paragraph 1 of Document A serves to introduce which information to the reader?

Which device is used in Document A to market the WW-EX brand?

Which information, if added to Document A, would be most helpful to a medical facility interested in using Medical Express Solutions?

Which line in Document B would benefit most from further explanation?

Which word is derived from the name of a German physician who used hypnotism on patients in late eighteenth-century Europe?

Which of these words denoting “thinness” has a negative connotation?

Which of the following words is derived from the mythological name of the Greek god of fear?

Which of these words connotes the concept of rights?

Which of the following words is derived from the name of the Greek god of sleep?

Which word contains a Latin root that means “to weave”?

In which sentence does the underlined word have the most negative connotation?

In which sentence does the underlined word refer to a kind of metal?

The word spectator is derived from a Latin root meaning

Kevin wants to add the following sentence to his report.

Where should Kevin add this sentence?

The next paragraph of Kevin’s draft will probably be about

Which of these is Kevin’s thesis?

Which of these does Kevin use in paragraph 3 to develop the idea that Morgan had to overcome many challenges?

Kevin wants to add the following sentence to his report. Which version of the sentence is the most descriptive and precise?

Which of the following from the first paragraph is an incomplete sentence?

Which of the following is the correct way to punctuate sentence 8?

Which of the following words from the report is not spelled correctly?

Which of the following would improve the structure of sentence 15?

Which of these is the best way to revise sentence 1 to match the tone of the passage?

Which sentence least fits the purpose of the passage?

Which is the best substitute for the underlined words in sentence 8?

**According to Document C, the FitQuest warranty does not include**

**One indication that this was not written in recent times is the comparison of the watch to a**

**According to Document C, a document is saved each time you select**

**In “The Grammar of Silk,” Song is making a statement about the need for women to establish a sense of community for themselves. What does the speaker do that best illustrates this idea?**

**Which universal theme is addressed in both poems?**

**Which magazine article would most likely appear in a bibliography for this passage?**

**What dramatic convention best describes both works?**

**The main purpose of the document “Cropping an Image With the Snap Shot Program” is**

**Why is freehand cropping discussed after cropping with shapes?**

**Which factor does not indicate that this excerpt comes from a play?**

**Which information, if added to Document A, would be most helpful to a medical facility interested in using Medical Express Solutions?**

**Which of these words denoting “thinness” has a negative connotation?**

**In which sentence does the underlined word have the most negative connotation?**

**The word spectator is derived from a Latin root meaning**

**Kevin wants to add the following sentence to his report. Which version of the sentence is the most descriptive and precise?**

**Which of the following words from the report is not spelled correctly?**

**Which of these is the best way to revise sentence 1 to match the tone of the passage?**

**Which sentence least fits the purpose of the passage?**

**Which is the best substitute for the underlined words in sentence 8?**

**Which sentence could best be inserted between sentences 7 and 8 to maintain coherence?**

**What is the best way to rewrite the sentence to improve the placement of modifiers?**

**Which word would best replace the underlined word to make the meaning more precise?**

**Which sentence in paragraph 1 is not consistent with the overall tone of the report?**

**Which of the following is the best way to present the conflicting facts mentioned in the first sentence of paragraph 2?**

**Which of the following should not appear on the title page of Sylvia’s report when she turns it in?**

**What would be the best source for more information about the Chicano Mural Movement?**

**Which is the best way to rewrite the underlined part of the sentence to include more sensory details?**

**Which sentence would best conclude the report?**

**Which is the best way to rewrite the underlined part of the sentence using the active voice?**

**Which word or words best replace the underlined words in the sentence to create a more precise meaning?**

**Which is the best way to combine the two sentences without changing the meaning?**

**Which sentence from paragraph 1 best serves as the thesis statement of the report?**

**Which is the best way to rewrite the underlined part of the sentence using correct grammar?**

**Which word or words best replace the underlined part of the sentence to match the overall tone of the report?**

**Which research question would be least relevant in further researching the topic of the report?**