Grade 8 Language Arts - California Standards Tests (CSTs) Released Items

Multiple-Choice Exercise
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  1. The word “appassionato” in line 10 of “Piano” contains a Latin root that tells you that the music is played

    1.   with strong feeling.
    2.   softly and quietly.
    3.   loudly and humorously.
    4.   with a gentle touch.