Grade 11 Language Arts - California Standards Tests (CSTs) Released Items

During the Colonial period, the forest embodied all that was evil, including the unknown. This is most apparent in which of the following paragraphs?
1. 1 and 2
2. 6 and 7
3. 8 and 9
4. 11 and 12
In the final paragraph, Goodman Brown tells the man he meets in the woods that “Faith kept me back a while.” Literally, he means that his wife made him late. What other meaning could this remark have had?
1. His religious faith almost kept him from the journey.
2. His faith in his marriage was more importanthan the journey.
3. Faith is necessary to complete the things onis required to do.
4. The remark could have no meaning beyond the literal one.
This excerpt suggests that all people must, at some time, choose between good and evil. All of the following contribute to the reader’s perception that Goodman Brown knows that he is about to embrace evil except
1. paragraph 3, Goodman Brown says, “. . . of all nights in the year, this one night must I tarry away from thee.”
2. paragraph 7, Goodman Brown thinks, “. . . [it was] as if a dream had warned her what work is to be done to-night.”
3. paragraph 8, “. . . Goodman Brown felt himself justified in making more haste on his present evil purpose.”
4. paragraph 1, “Young Goodman Brown came forth at sunset into the street at Salem village . . .”
This excerpt suggests that Hawthorne’s philosophical position includes which one of the following ideas?
1. Man is predisposed to do evil.
2. Man’s first impulse is to do good.
3. Man creates his own reality.
4. Man is responsible for his actions.
The reference to and definition of “Authorized Drivers” show that the rental company demands to
1. meet exactly who may be driving the car.
2. interview each driver of the vehicle.
3. approve each driver of the car.
4. test each driver of the vehicle.
The car rental agreement is divided into four separate parts to
1. discuss the main terms and conditions of the agreement.
2. make the agreement appear more official and binding.
3. show renters the main things they cannot do with the car.
4. provide the customer with all the facts relating to the car.
Writing certain parts of the agreement in all capital letters suggests that
1. certain parts are more difficult to read and thus are made in large print.
2. these parts require special attention from the signer of the agreement.
3. renters should not worry about other sections of the agreement.
4. this section is often overlooked by renters who just want to get going.
Where may the rental car not be driven?
1. on country roads
2. on unpaved roads
3. on snowy roads
4. on highways
The “Practicing with Food” section of the instructions praises the Superstar food processor’s
1. beauty.
2. speed.
3. versatility.
4. simplicity.
Which of these should you do to lock the cover onto the work bowl?
1. Push it down as hard as you can.
2. Turn it counterclockwise.
3. Remove the pusher from the feed tube.
4. Move the control switch to the ON position.
Which of the following sections could most likely be found immediately after the “Adding Food While Processing” section in the manual?
1. Removing Processed Food
2. Warranty Information
3. Packing Your Food Processor for Shipping
4. Recipe Index
The instructions warn against all of the following except
1. using your fingers to guide food into the feed tube.
2. holding the control switch down for a very long time.
3. using pieces of food that are all different sizes.
4. adding eggs through the feed tube while the machine is running.
Which of the following is not evidence supporting the claim “You have just purchased one of the finest food processors on the market”?
1. Thousands of cooks around the world use the Superstar food processor . . .
2. The Superstar’s powerful motor can handle any task . . .
3. . . . the Superstar food processor will greatly reduce preparation time.
4. . . . use only Superstar replacement parts with your Superstar food processor.
Read this excerpt from paragraph 4 of the passage.

The word planed is from the Latin root plan, which means
1. level.
2. broad.
3. faded.
4. polished.
To which literary subgenre is this passage most closely related?
1. parody
2. allegory
3. satire
4. pastoral
In paragraph 5, the author mainly uses quotations by Wyoming residents to
1. invite the reader to identify with people from Wyoming.
2. enhance the clarity of the passage.
3. explain how she slowly came to appreciate Wyoming.
4. illustrate the relationship between Wyoming and its people.
Read this excerpt from the passage.

This statement reveals the author’s belief that
1. people are foolish for resisting inevitable changes.
2. profits from the mines should be used for the benefit of the state.
3. mining could potentially threaten the ranching way of life.
4. Wyoming is in danger of pollution caused by mining.
Which philosophical point does the author make in the passage?
1. Hard work is the purpose of life.
2. People are shaped by their environment.
3. Practical skills are more important than formal education.
4. People were never meant to live in large groups.
Which word from “The Pursuit of Happiness” is derived from a Latin root that means “age”?
1. inalienable
2. immemorial
3. primeval
4. essential
In the first sentence of paragraph 6 of “The Art of Optimism,” the phrase “hard facts” means
1. things that are hard to understand.
2. the difficult realities of life.
3. lessons that must be learned.
4. things that a pessimist believes to be true.
In the last sentence of paragraph 5 of “The Pursuit of Happiness,” Warner uses the phrase “driblet of generosity” to convey that the woman
1. could have given more.
2. gave regularly.
3. gave resentfully.
4. willingly gave what she could.
Both “The Art of Optimism” and “The Pursuit of Happiness” are best classified as
1. political speeches.
2. informal speeches.
3. acceptance speeches.
4. persuasive speeches.
Both Hyde and Warner advise their listeners to
1. give money to charities.
2. attend to their duties.
3. spend time in nature.
4. live in the present.
Hyde and Warner share the view that
1. the main goal of life is pleasure.
2. it is easier to be happy if you are wealthy.
3. individuals have the power to control the quality of their lives.
4. people should ignore social conventions and do as they like.
In line 35, when the poet mentions “Someone who lived in turning to fresh tasks,” he is referring to a person who
1. likes things to be organized.
2. rarely completes his projects.
3. dislikes hard work.
4. feels at home in the outdoors.
What is ironic about the winter setting of the poem?
1. Animals cannot make use of the wood because they are hibernating.
2. The wood could be keeping someone warm, but instead it is rotting in the swamp.
3. The speaker would not have noticed the wood-pile if the trees had not been bare.
4. The person who cut the wood wanted to come back to it, but the snow hid his tracks.
One feature of this poem that classifies it as modern American poetry, rather than poetry of the Colonial period, is that
1. it is not strongly moralistic or religious.
2. it has only one main character.
3. it provides a description of nature.
4. it lends itself to various interpretations.
Robert Frost wrote and published from 1894 until his death in 1963. What literary trend of Frost’s era can be found in this poem?
1. focus on everyday things
2. intricate rhyme schemes
3. instances of dialogue
4. dramatic ending
Crockett’s attitude toward his audience conveys
1. admiration.
2. loathing.
3. familiarity.
4. contempt.
Crockett addresses his speech to “gentlemen” because in his day
1. women were not considered American citizens.
2. all women stayed at home during political speeches.
3. women were not allowed to vote.
4. the term “gentlemen” was assumed to include women.
Colonel Crockett draws from which of the following archetypes in his portrayal of his opponent?
1. rebel
2. hero
3. trickster
4. scapegoat
What political system is reflected in the passage?
1. democracy
2. socialism
3. communism
4. theocracy
The relationship between succumb and overcome is the same as the relationship between
1. minority and citizens
2. fight and struggle.
3. bound and free.
4. conquer and destroy.
The repetition of the word “fight” is used to support which central theme in Roosevelt’s speech?
1. becoming a U.S. citizen
2. protecting civil liberties
3. looking out for foreign countries
4. ensuring the division between church and state
Roosevelt argues that citizens should not take the law into their own hands because
1. doing so leads to mob violence.
2. enforcing the law is the government’s job.
3. people should fight with words rather than violence.
4. people have to defend themselves rather than depend on others.
In the middle of paragraph 2, Roosevelt implies that “you have acknowledged that you are no longer able to trust in your courts and in your law-enforcing machinery” when you allow individuals
1. to speak and assemble freely
2. to organize as labor unions.
3. to take the law into their own hands.
4. to think that justice will always prevail.
Read these lines from the beginning of paragraph 3.

Roosevelt’s use of repetition in phrasing and structure in these lines creates
1. a hostile tone that increases in anger.
2. an objective tone based on facts.
3. a sympathetic tone supported by example
Roosevelt’s reference to youth at the end of her speech is
1. an appeal to authority.
2. a reassurance.
3. a summary.
4. an accusation.
The reader can infer from the speech that Roosevelt believes that the majority of Americans are
1. intimidated.
2. law-abiding.
3. violent.
4. hardworking.
Read this sentence from paragraph 1 of the document.

Which statement best describes how the author uses rhetorical technique in this sentence?
1. Understatement is used to introduce the topic with a sarcastic tone.
2. Figurative language is used to intensify the impact of the statement.
3. Word repetition is used to emphasize the importance of the subject of the document.
4. Allusion is used to address the topic of the document on a historical level.
Read this sentence from paragraph 3 of the document.

What statement does this analogy make?
1. People find it hard to come up with original ideas.
2. Pride often prevents people from asking for the help they need.
3. People in desperate situations are subject to distorted perceptions.
4. Fear causes people to further appreciate the things they have.
How does the author’s inclusion of the story about the Robinson family best make an appeal to emotion?
1. by revealing how the family chose to solve their problem
2. by providing detailed statistics about scholarship scam payments
3. by explaining the inconveniences of making payments through automatic deduction
4. by describing the plight of a family victimized by a scholarship scam
What is the underlying irony presented in the document?
1. Parents and students both are affected by the injustice of financial assistance fraud.
2. The increase in the cost of a college education has caused an increase in scholarship opportunities.
3. A rise in financial assistance fraud has led to stricter legislation against scam artists.
4. Consumers seek aid from scholarship companies to save money but instead lose money.
What can the reader conclude from the information presented in paragraph 14 of the document?
1. There is plenty of scholarship money available to those who know where to find it.
2. Only the most prepared applicants will be considered for scholarship awards.
3. Scholarship offers that advertise excellent funding are eventually worth the hassle.
4. Especially generous scholarship offers often may involve misrepresentations.
Paragraph 3 of the passage could best be classified as an
1. epitaph.
2. elegy.
3. anecdote.
4. allegory.
Which philosophical argument does Twain mainly make in paragraph 3 of the passage?
1. Patience is a virtue.
2. Hard work leads to true satisfaction.
3. People are inherently good.
4. Appearances can be deceiving.
In “Flush Times in Virginia City,” Twain mainly attempts to convey what aspect of the silver mining era?
1. its historical effects
2. its violence and destruction
3. its scope of national benefits
4. its absurd characteristics
This passage is best classified as a
1. parable because it attempts to teach the reader a moral lesson.
2. satire because it finds humor in human vice.
3. farce because its sole aim is to make the reader laugh.
4. parody because it mocks other literary works.
The frank tone and objective viewpoint of this passage make it especially characteristic of which American literary period?
1. the Revolutionary period
2. the Realistic period
3. the Naturalistic period
4. the Contemporary period
As suggested by this passage, which statement best describes the characteristics of the novel The House of Mirth?
1. The fact that Mrs. Peniston does not like the country is a clue that the novel is a pastoral.
2. The fact that Lily is an outsider in a wealthy society is a clue that the novel is a satire dealing with clashing cultures.
3. The fact that Mr. Peniston has passed away is a clue that the novel is a mystery.
4. The fact that the story is set in New York is a clue that the novel deals with regional influences.
In paragraph 4, what does the reader learn about Lily?
1. She did not dislike traveling to see her aunt.
2. She did not particularly care for her aunt.
3. She did not wish to behave in the same manner as her aunt but felt the need to conform.
4. She did not approve of her aunt’s expensive country home but stayed anyway.
Wharton uses recurring images of people who are inside houses looking out to establish
1. that Lily has something to hide.
2. that Lily never leaves the house.
3. that Mrs. Peniston longs to explore the outside world.
4. that Mrs. Peniston observes life from a distance.
The society of the historical period described in The House of Mirth seems most influenced by
1. politics and philosophy.
2. community and class.
3. religion and morals.
4. philanthropy and ethics.
The passage argues that a truly traditional writer is one who
1. has a sense of connectedness to the great works of the past.
2. refuses to change his style just to impress literary critics.
3. mimics techniques used by successful writers in the past.
4. can adequately describe the place and time in which he lives.
Read the sentence from the passage.

The author mentions this tendency in order to
1. acknowledge this method as the best method of criticism.
2. defend his own writing against possible criticism.
3. show that he identifies with the reader.
4. challenge the idea that mere novelty makes a writer great.
Which of the following would have most effectively helped the author express his concept of tradition?
1. anticipating and addressing possible counterpoints to his argument
2. closely relating tradition to historical perception
3. comparing works that he does and does not consider traditional
4. expounding upon the idea of archaeological reconstruction
When the leaders of the two parties in the Senate agree on an amendment, the support is called
1. bipolar.
2. bipartisan.
3. bilingual.
4. biannual.
The relationship between whisper and scream is the same as the relationship between
1. thunder and lightning.
2. breeze and tornado.
3. light and dark.
4. sweet and candy.
Which word is the correct term for a life form that can live both on land and in water?
1. antibiotic
2. amphibious
3. biodegradable
4. biogenesis
Which term refers to the study of diseases of the brain?
1. neurobiology
2. epidemiology
3. dermapathology
4. neuropathology
The relationship between fire and ashes is the same as the relationship between event and
1. episode.
2. imagination.
3. newspaper.
4. memories.
Which version of this sentence does not contain any misspelled words?
1. Smythvale once contaned many successful businesses.
2. Smythvale once contained many sucessful businesses.
3. Smythvale once contained many successful businesses.
4. Smythvale once contaned many sucessful businesses.
Which instrument would be used by a scientist to measure time?
1. goniometer
2. hydrometer
3. chronometer
4. anemometer
The relationship between child and adult is the same as the relationship between sapling and
1. youth.
2. parent.
3. tree.
4. seed.
A person who frequents the hallways of the legislature in order to influence public officials is called a
1. congressman.
2. liaison.
3. lobbyist.
4. petitioner.
Which sentence should be added as the first sentence in the second paragraph to introduce the ideas in the paragraph?
1. This code of behavior is today known as the Hippocratic Oath.
2. The growing interest in science that characterized the Renaissance in the 1400s brought changes in medicine.
3. Interestingly, barbers have often been linked to medical practice.
4. Common sense is a rare commodity, but it has been important in medicine.
Which sentence in the passage best supports the idea in sentence 3?
1. sentence 5
2. sentence 6
3. sentence 10
4. sentence 11
Which verb phrase would make the action of the underlined word in sentence 11 more precise?
1. were named
2. were being
3. were specified as
4. were considered to be
Which transition would best enhance the meaning if added as the second word in sentence 3?
1. , doubtfully,
2. , amazingly,
3. , however,
4. , moreover,
Which sentence is not related to the main idea of the essay?
1. sentence 2
2. sentence 6
3. sentence 11
4. sentence 12
Read the following sentence.

Where is the best place to add the sentence to the report?
1. after sentence 1
2. after sentence 4
3. after sentence 9
4. after sentence 13
Which of these is the correct substitute for the underlined word in sentence 14?
1. continue
2. continued
3. continuing
4. Leave as is.
Which of the following is the best way to combine sentences 2 and 3?
1. William Herschel moved from Germany to England in 1757, then he became an organist at a chapel in Bath in 1766.
2. When William Herschel moved from Germany to England in 1757, he became an organist at a chapel in Bath in 1766.
3. William Herschel moved from Germany to England in 1757 and became an organist at a chapel in Bath in 1766.
4. Since William Herschel moved from Germany to England in 1757, he became an organist at a chapel in Bath in 1766.
What is the best way to write the underlined words in sentence 7?
1. earning him fame, the Copley Medal of the Royal Society, and gained the post of Court Astronomer to King George III.
2. which earned him fame, won the Copley Medal of the Royal Society, and the post of Court Astronomer to King George III was gained.
3. which earned him fame, won him the Copley Medal of the Royal Society, and gaining the post of Court Astronomer to King George III.
4. which earned him fame, the Copley Medal of the Royal Society, and the post of Court Astronomer to King George III.
What is the main purpose of this report?
1. to compare William Herschel’s work to his sister’s
2. to analyze the relationship between the Herschel siblings
3. to describe the Herschel siblings’ influence on astronomy
4. to discuss Caroline Herschel’s discovery of a new comet
James includes a map of El Niño’s path and the Galapagos Islands in order to help the reader
1. visualize the information.
2. organize the information.
3. review the information.
4. research the information.
What tone is achieved through James’s choice of diction?
1. nostalgic
2. alarming
3. serious
4. humorous
Which source listed on the Works Cited page was accessed using a computer?
1. Gaines, James J. . . .
2. Stewart, Joseph . . .
3. Thompson, John R. . . .
4. Wilson, Eric K. . . .
From which source is the last sentence of paragraph 3 taken?
1. Gaines, James J. . . .
2. Stewart, Joseph . . .
3. Thompson, John R. . . .
4. Wilson, Eric K. . . .
How can the writer most improve paragraph 2?
1. name medical devices developed through space technology
2. provide more information about medical professionals
3. explain how the Hubble telescope helps detect cancer
4. add details about ultrasound scanners, x-ray devices, and bone analyzers
Which underlined word in the following sentences is not consistent with the tone of the rest of the report?
1. Scientists at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have invented new technology to make space flights doable.
2. Many of these improvements are in the fields of health and medicine.
3. In golf, athletes use a new ball that employs NASA research on how to make the flight of the ball from the tee to the green faster and more accurate.
4. Transportation, methods of preparing food, and work environments are other ways in which NASA technology has made significant changes.
Which paragraph needs to be revised so that the topic sentence is placed in a more logical position in the paragraph?
1. paragraph 1
2. paragraph 2
3. paragraph 3
4. paragraph 4
Which of the following best states the writer’s apparent purpose in this report?
1. to inform readers about NASA-inspired improvements in lifestyle
2. to entertain readers with stories about NASA
3. to compare the work of NASA and Russian scientists
4. to persuade readers to do more research about lifestyle improvements
Which sentence from the report expresses the writer’s point of view?
1. What started as a race to space between the United States and Russia has turned out to be a technological revolution that has greatly improved the quality of daily life throughout the world.
2. NASA-inspired technology fueled the great advances in the early detection of deadly diseases.
3. Fogless ski goggles and special sportswear are among the hundreds of items of sports equipment inspired by NASA technology.
4. The running shoes that athletes use today have midsoles that act like shock absorbers and keep the runners steady while in motion.
Which of these would best support the main idea of the report?
1. a statement from a doctor who uses space technology for diagnoses
2. examples of sports equipment used in different sports
3. a description of the race between the United States and Russia
4. more details about running shoes and their components
What is the best way to rewrite sentence 1?
1. A job interview is one of those life experiences that most people dread, like dentist appointments and when you have to organize a closet.
2. A job interview is one of those life experiences that most people dread, like going to the dentist or organizing a closet.
3. A job interview is one of those life experiences, like when you have to go to the dentist and organize a closet, that most people dread.
4. A job interview is one of those life experiences, like going to the dentist that most people dread and organizing a closet.
Which sentence should be moved closer to the beginning of the second paragraph?
1. sentence 8
2. sentence 9
3. sentence 11
4. sentence 14
Read this sentence.

Which underlined word is spelled incorrectly?
1. counsellor
2. recommendation
3. citation
4. interviewer
Read this sentence from paragraph 1 of the report.

What is the best way to rewrite the sentence?
1. Before continuing, the climbers will be forced to breathe six to eight times to stop between steps as a result of the high altitude and physical difficulty of the climb.
2. Due to the high altitude and physical difficulty of the climb, the climbers will be forced to stop between steps to breathe six to eight times before continuing.
3. The climbers will be forced to stop between steps to breathe six to eight times because of the high altitude and physical difficulty of the climb before continuing.
4. As a result of the high altitude and physical difficulty of the climb, the climbers will be forced to stop between steps before continuing to breathe six to eight times.
Read this sentence from paragraph 1 of the report.

In which sentence would the placement of the word finally best help to clarify meaning?
1. Exhausted when they reach the top, finally, the climbers will have little energy left for celebrating.
2. Exhausted when they reach the top, the climbers finally will have little energy left for celebrating.
3. Exhausted when they finally reach the top, the climbers will have little energy left for celebrating.
4. Exhausted when they reach the top, the climbers will have little energy left, finally, for celebrating.
Read this sentence from paragraph 2 of the report.

What is the best way to rewrite the sentence to clarify its meaning?
1. The base of Mount Everest is reached after mountain climbers hike, beginning their journey in Kathmandu, Nepal, more than 100 miles, reaching an elevation of over 17,000 feet.
2. Beginning their journey in Kathmandu, Nepal, mountain climbers must hike more than 100 miles, reaching an elevation of over 17,000 feet, to reach the base of Mount Everest.
3. To reach the base of Mount Everest, an elevation of over 17,000 feet must be reached by mountain climbers who must hike more than 100 miles, beginning their journey in Kathmandu, Nepal.
4. Hiking more than 100 miles, their journey to reach the base of Mount Everest is beginning in Kathmandu, Nepal, where mountain climbers must reach an elevation of over 17,000 feet.
Which sentence could best be added to paragraph 3 to provide specific details about the hazards of climbing Mount Everest?
1. Krzysztof Wielicki made the first winter ascent to the summit of Mount Everest in 1980.
2. As climbers ascend to higher altitudes, they tend to experience changes in their abilities to make decisions.
3. Each year, Mount Everest grows in height as it is slowly uplifted by a tectonic plate moving northward below it.
4. Winds often gust to 150 miles per hour, and temperatures range from minus twenty to minus one hundred degrees, even in summer.
Read this sentence from paragraph 4 of the report.

How should the underlined part of the sentence be revised to make use of parallel structure?
1. to test their strength, their courage and have their climbing abilities tested
2. to test their strength, how courageous they are, and their climbing abilities
3. to have their strength and courage tested and testing their climbing abilities
4. to have their strength, courage, and climbing abilities tested
The author uses phrases like “treacherous terrain,” “daunting requirements,” and “dangerous obstacle” in order to further
1. express his admiration for the challenges the climbers face.
2. explain his own interest in climbing the mountain.
3. educate readers about specific skills necessary to climbing.
4. persuade readers to consider becoming climbers.
What is the main purpose of the report?
1. to explain the challenges of climbing Mount Everest
2. to define the process of acclimatization on Mount Everest
3. to persuade readers to climb Mount Everest
4. to describe the physical geography of Mount Everest
How could the opening sentence best be revised to be consistent with the rest of the report?
1. This report will be a starting point for identifying jazz music.
2. Jazz is a form of popular music with a long and interesting history.
3. This report will give an overview of the interesting history of jazz.
4. Jazz is a really cool art form that people should learn more about.
Read this sentence.

Which word should replace the underlined word in the sentence?
1. was
2. been
3. is
4. were
Read this sentence.

What is the best way to rewrite this sentence?
1. Originating in St. Louis, ragtime, in the late 1890s, was a form of music called ragtime, an early influence on jazz.
2. One early influence on jazz was a form of music called ragtime that originated in St. Louis in the late 1890s.
3. In the late 1890s, a form of music originated in St. Louis that was called ragtime, an early influence on jazz.
4. Called ragtime, a form of music was an early influence on jazz that originated in St. Louis in the late 1890s.
Which sentence would best conclude this report?
1. I think you can probably tell that jazz is my favorite kind of music.
2. In addition, the electronics technology of today is playing a bigger role in jazz music.
3. Jazz endures because it has the natural ability to change with the times.
4. Therefore, if you are considering studying music, why not learn to play jazz?
In this passage, Gutzon Borglum is shown to be all of these except
1. dedicated.
2. creative.
3. athletic.
4. ingenious.
In paragraph 3, which one of these does Damon use for rhetorical effect?
1. repetition
2. metaphor
3. persuasion
4. analogy
In his next draft, Damon can improve paragraph 3 by
1. briefly summarizing the history of the United States.
2. adding details about the four Presidents’ contributions.
3. describing what each President’s face looked like.
4. providing descriptive details to help the reader imagine the Black Hills setting.
Which author listed in the Works Consulted section wrote a book about a variety of artists?
1. Elizabeth Bowman
2. James Carter
3. Alicia Martinez
4. Paul Victor
We can tell from this annotated bibliography that Celine Gerard is a
1. painter.
2. writer.
3. sculptor.
4. photographer.
Which sentence could most logically follow the sentence at the end of paragraph 1?
1. Frequently, an inventor will be inspired by the example of other inventors, or even by that of achievers in other, unrelated fields.
2. Fleming’s electron tube and Edison’s discovery of filament carbon led de Forest to the conclusion that radio waves could be transmitted using a similar device.
3. Many inventors have been nearly forgotten over time.
4. His early education played a large role in de Forest’s life.
Read this sentence from paragraph 2 of the report.

Which word or words should the student use in place of changing to emphasize the impact de Forest had on the field of electronics?
1. making changes to
2. altering
3. revolutionizing
4. causing differences in
Read this sentence from paragraph 2 of the report.

What is the correct way to rewrite the underlined part of the sentence using parallel structure?
1. for detecting radio signals and to amplify audio signals, and was used to transmit radio signals.
2. to detect radio signals, amplifying audio signals, and to transmit radio signals.
3. for detecting radio signals, to amplify audio signals, and was used to transmit radio signals.
4. to detect radio signals, to amplify audio signals, and to transmit radio signals.
Read this sentence from paragraph 3 of the report.

How could the underlined part of the sentence be rewritten to match the overall style of the report?
1. to his really great device.
2. to his exciting new medium of communication.
3. to his communication medium that was truly the best ever.
4. to his device that was pretty terrific.
What is the purpose of this report?
1. to describe the process of radio transmission
2. to persuade readers to learn more about an inventor
3. to inform readers of the contributions of an inventor
4. to explain to readers how radio technology was developed
Which paragraph might be revised to include the idea “A house divided against itself cannot stand”?
1. paragraph 1
2. paragraph 2
3. paragraph 4
4. paragraph 5
Chris provides a timeline so that the reader will
1. gain insight into how Rome chose its emperors.
2. understand how Rome became so powerful.
3. compare Rome’s development with that of other ancient cities.
4. anticipate the fall of Rome in 476 A.D.
In paragraph 1, which of these phrases is an example of personification?
1. “a city of contrasts”
2. “the heart of an empire”
3. “At the height of their power”
4. “the entire known world”
Read this sentence.

What is the correct way to write this sentence?
1. Celebrating their catch, fishermen typically hook bonefish, and let them go again.
2. Fishermen typically hook bonefish, celebrate their catch, and let them go again.
3. Typically hooking bonefish, celebrating their catch, and letting them go again.
4. Leave as is.
Which version of this sentence uses correct capitalization and punctuation?
1. The following are some of the oldest downtown businesses; Elsies pet Shop, Hair designs, and Stellar Stationers.
2. The following are some of the oldest downtown businesses: Elsie’s Pet Shop, Hair Designs, and Stellar Stationers.
3. The following are some of the oldest downtown businesses. elsies Pet Shop Hair Designs, and, stellar Stationers.
4. The following are some of the oldest downtown businesses, Elsies Pet Shop, Hair Designs and, Stellar Stationers.

Grade 11 Language Arts - California Standards Tests (CSTs) Released Items

Choose the correct answer for each question.

During the Colonial period, the forest embodied all that was evil, including the unknown. This is most apparent in which of the following paragraphs?

In the final paragraph, Goodman Brown tells the man he meets in the woods that “Faith kept me back a while.” Literally, he means that his wife made him late. What other meaning could this remark have had?

This excerpt suggests that all people must, at some time, choose between good and evil. All of the following contribute to the reader’s perception that Goodman Brown knows that he is about to embrace evil except

This excerpt suggests that Hawthorne’s philosophical position includes which one of the following ideas?

The reference to and definition of “Authorized Drivers” show that the rental company demands to

The car rental agreement is divided into four separate parts to

Writing certain parts of the agreement in all capital letters suggests that

Where may the rental car not be driven?

The “Practicing with Food” section of the instructions praises the Superstar food processor’s

Which of these should you do to lock the cover onto the work bowl?

Which of the following sections could most likely be found immediately after the “Adding Food While Processing” section in the manual?

The instructions warn against all of the following except

Which of the following is not evidence supporting the claim “You have just purchased one of the finest food processors on the market”?

Read this excerpt from paragraph 4 of the passage.

The word planed is from the Latin root plan, which means

To which literary subgenre is this passage most closely related?

In paragraph 5, the author mainly uses quotations by Wyoming residents to

Read this excerpt from the passage.

This statement reveals the author’s belief that

Which philosophical point does the author make in the passage?

Which word from “The Pursuit of Happiness” is derived from a Latin root that means “age”?

In the first sentence of paragraph 6 of “The Art of Optimism,” the phrase “hard facts” means

In the last sentence of paragraph 5 of “The Pursuit of Happiness,” Warner uses the phrase “driblet of generosity” to convey that the woman

Both “The Art of Optimism” and “The Pursuit of Happiness” are best classified as

Both Hyde and Warner advise their listeners to

Hyde and Warner share the view that

In line 35, when the poet mentions “Someone who lived in turning to fresh tasks,” he is referring to a person who

What is ironic about the winter setting of the poem?

One feature of this poem that classifies it as modern American poetry, rather than poetry of the Colonial period, is that

Robert Frost wrote and published from 1894 until his death in 1963. What literary trend of Frost’s era can be found in this poem?

Crockett’s attitude toward his audience conveys

Crockett addresses his speech to “gentlemen” because in his day

Colonel Crockett draws from which of the following archetypes in his portrayal of his opponent?

What political system is reflected in the passage?

The relationship between succumb and overcome is the same as the relationship between

The repetition of the word “fight” is used to support which central theme in Roosevelt’s speech?

Roosevelt argues that citizens should not take the law into their own hands because

In the middle of paragraph 2, Roosevelt implies that “you have acknowledged that you are no longer able to trust in your courts and in your law-enforcing machinery” when you allow individuals

Read these lines from the beginning of paragraph 3.

Roosevelt’s use of repetition in phrasing and structure in these lines creates

Roosevelt’s reference to youth at the end of her speech is

The reader can infer from the speech that Roosevelt believes that the majority of Americans are

Read this sentence from paragraph 1 of the document.

Which statement best describes how the author uses rhetorical technique in this sentence?

Read this sentence from paragraph 3 of the document.

What statement does this analogy make?

How does the author’s inclusion of the story about the Robinson family best make an appeal to emotion?

What is the underlying irony presented in the document?

What can the reader conclude from the information presented in paragraph 14 of the document?

Paragraph 3 of the passage could best be classified as an

Which philosophical argument does Twain mainly make in paragraph 3 of the passage?

In “Flush Times in Virginia City,” Twain mainly attempts to convey what aspect of the silver mining era?

This passage is best classified as a

The frank tone and objective viewpoint of this passage make it especially characteristic of which American literary period?

As suggested by this passage, which statement best describes the characteristics of the novel The House of Mirth?

In paragraph 4, what does the reader learn about Lily?

Wharton uses recurring images of people who are inside houses looking out to establish

The society of the historical period described in The House of Mirth seems most influenced by

The passage argues that a truly traditional writer is one who

Read the sentence from the passage.

The author mentions this tendency in order to

Which of the following would have most effectively helped the author express his concept of tradition?

When the leaders of the two parties in the Senate agree on an amendment, the support is called

The relationship between whisper and scream is the same as the relationship between

Which word is the correct term for a life form that can live both on land and in water?

Which term refers to the study of diseases of the brain?

The relationship between fire and ashes is the same as the relationship between event and

Which version of this sentence does not contain any misspelled words?

Which instrument would be used by a scientist to measure time?

The relationship between child and adult is the same as the relationship between sapling and

A person who frequents the hallways of the legislature in order to influence public officials is called a

Which sentence should be added as the first sentence in the second paragraph to introduce the ideas in the paragraph?

Which sentence in the passage best supports the idea in sentence 3?

Which verb phrase would make the action of the underlined word in sentence 11 more precise?

Which transition would best enhance the meaning if added as the second word in sentence 3?

Which sentence is not related to the main idea of the essay?

Read the following sentence.

Where is the best place to add the sentence to the report?

**During the Colonial period, the forest embodied all that was evil, including the unknown. This is most apparent in which of the following paragraphs?**

**Where may the rental car not be driven?**

**Which of the following sections could most likely be found immediately after the “Adding Food While Processing” section in the manual?**

**Which of the following is not evidence supporting the claim “You have just purchased one of the finest food processors on the market”?**

**Both “The Art of Optimism” and “The Pursuit of Happiness” are best classified as**

**Which statement best describes how the author uses rhetorical technique in this sentence?**

**How does the author’s inclusion of the story about the Robinson family best make an appeal to emotion?**

**Paragraph 3 of the passage could best be classified as an**

**Which philosophical argument does Twain mainly make in paragraph 3 of the passage?**

**In “Flush Times in Virginia City,” Twain mainly attempts to convey what aspect of the silver mining era?**

**This passage is best classified as a**

**As suggested by this passage, which statement best describes the characteristics of the novel The House of Mirth?**

**The society of the historical period described in The House of Mirth seems most influenced by**

**Which of the following would have most effectively helped the author express his concept of tradition?**

**The relationship between fire and ashes is the same as the relationship between event and**

**Which version of this sentence does not contain any misspelled words?**

**The relationship between child and adult is the same as the relationship between sapling and**

**Which sentence in the passage best supports the idea in sentence 3?**

**Which transition would best enhance the meaning if added as the second word in sentence 3?**

**Which sentence is not related to the main idea of the essay?**

**Where is the best place to add the sentence to the report?**

**Which of the following is the best way to combine sentences 2 and 3?**

**What is the best way to write the underlined words in sentence 7?**

**How can the writer most improve paragraph 2?**

**Which underlined word in the following sentences is not consistent with the tone of the rest of the report?**

**Which of the following best states the writer’s apparent purpose in this report?**

**Which of these would best support the main idea of the report?**

**What is the best way to rewrite sentence 1?**

**What is the best way to rewrite the sentence?**

**In which sentence would the placement of the word finally best help to clarify meaning?**

**What is the best way to rewrite the sentence to clarify its meaning?**

**Which sentence could best be added to paragraph 3 to provide specific details about the hazards of climbing Mount Everest?**

**How could the opening sentence best be revised to be consistent with the rest of the report?**

**What is the best way to rewrite this sentence?**

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