Released Test Questions EnglishLanguage Arts2CALI FORNI ASTANDARDSTESTG R A D EThe Story of the Sun and the MoonA Native American Tale from New Mexico1Many years ago the sun did not shine up in the sky. It lived on the land. The moon also lived on the land. At this time, the people kept the sun and moon inside a box. The sun was so close to the earth that the land became very hot. It was also very dark at night because the moon was trapped in the box.2Little Wolf walked across the land. He tripped over bushes and rocks. He burned his four soft paws. He could not hunt for his food.3I know what I must do, thought Little Wolf. I must let out the sun and the moon.4Late that night Little Wolf went to the box. He pulled open the cover. Out jumped the sun and the moon! They flew way up into the sky.5The moon shone first. This made the night. There was just enough light for Little Wolf to hunt.6The sun shone next. This made the day. Little Wolf could walk without burning his feet.7Little Wolf was happy. The people were happy too. The sun and the moon stayed up in the sky, where they still are today.CSR1P296-125This is a sample of California Standards Test questions. This is NOT an operational test form. Test scores cannot be projected based on performance on released test questions. Copyright 2009 California Department of Education.26This is a sample of California Standards Test questions. This is NOT an operational test form. Test scores cannot be projected based on performance on released test questions. Copyright 2009 California Department of Education.Released Test Questions EnglishLanguage Arts2G R A D E CALI FORNI ASTANDARDSTESTWhy the Sun and Moon Are in the SkyAn African Tale1Long ago, the sun and the moon lived on the land. They lived in a house. The house was as big as a lion. It was just big enough for the sun and the moon.2The sun and the moon had many neighbors.3Come in and visit! said the sun. The neighbors could not visit. The little house could only hold the sun and the moon.4The sun and the moon wanted their friends to visit. We must build a bigger house, they said. So together they worked. They worked until they had built a big house. It was as big as an elephant.5Now, please come and visit, said the sun.6The neighbors looked at the big house. It looked big enough. They came to visit. Then the neighbors brought all their family.7No, wait! said the moon. The house is not big enough.8The neighbors brought all their friends.9No more! said the sun.10Before long, there was no room in the house. The sun and the moon climbed up onto the roof. Soon there was no room on the roof. The sun and the moon looked up. There is plenty of room up there, they said. They flew up into the sky.11This is better, said the sun.12Yes it is, said the moon.13So they decided to stay up in the sky forever.CSR1P296-2Released Test Questions EnglishLanguage Arts2CALI FORNI ASTANDARDSTESTG R A D E42Read the sentence from The Story of the Sun and the Moon.He pulled open the cover.In which sentence does the word cover have the SAME meaning as it is used in the sentence above?AThe cat took cover up in the tree from the dog.BThe money raised will cover the cost of the class trip.CPlace the cover back on the cookie jar.DCover my back with sunscreen, please.CSR11896.29643Read this sentence from The Story of the Sun and the Moon.Many years ago the sun did not shine up in the sky.Which word is an ANTONYM for many?AseveralBfewCplentyDlotsCSR11898.29644How are the sun and moon DIFFERENT in the two stories?AThey do not speak in the first story, but they speak in the second story.BThey live on land in the first story, but they live in the sky in the second story.CThey move to the sky in the first story, but they continue to live on the land in the second story.DThey can fly in the first story, but they cannot fly in the second story.CSR11899.29627This is a sample of California Standards Test questions. This is NOT an operational test form. Test scores cannot be projected based on performance on released test questions. Copyright 2009 California Department of Education.Released Test Questions EnglishLanguage Arts2G R A D E CALI FORNI ASTANDARDSTEST45BOTH stories explainAhow the sun and moon got their names.Bwhy the sun and moon are in the sky.Cwhen the sun and moon were created.Dhow the sun and moon discovered light.CSR11900.29646In BOTH stories, how is the problem solved?AThe sun and moon build a bigger house.BThe sun and moon are kept in a box.CThe sun and moon become friends.DThe sun and moon live in the sky.CSR11901.29628This is a sample of California Standards Test questions. This is NOT an operational test form. Test scores cannot be projected based on performance on released test questions. Copyright 2009 California Department of Education.Released Test Questions EnglishLanguage Arts2CALI FORNI ASTANDARDSTESTG R A D EThe following questions are not about a story. Read and answer each question.47What is the correct way to write the word that means more than one leaf?AleafsBleafesCleavsDleavesCSR00012.OSA48Featherweight is a compound word. You can tell from the two parts of the word that a featherweight isAable to fly.Bticklish.Cnot heavy.Deasy to find.CSR00116.OSA49In the words unhappy and unusual, the un- meansAmost.Bvery.Cnot.Dless.CSR00005.OSA50This is part of a books table of contents. Use it to answer the question.TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter One: North America The Fox and the Raccoon ....... 1Song of the Mountains ............ 4Little Feather Meets Bear ........ 7 Chapter Two: South America Kuma and the Big River .........10The Smallest Monkey ............ 12Three Tree Frogs ................... 15 Chapter Three: Africa Marumbi Saves the Day ........ 18The Jumping Fish .................. 22Father Lion and His Son ........ 25If you are reading page 23, which story are you reading?ASong of the MountainsBThree Tree FrogsCThe Jumping FishDFather Lion and His SonCSR00806.09929This is a sample of California Standards Test questions. This is NOT an operational test form. Test scores cannot be projected based on performance on released test questions. Copyright 2009 California Department of Education.Released Test Questions EnglishLanguage Arts2G R A D E CALI FORNI ASTANDARDSTEST51What is the correct way to write the word that means more than one family?AfamiliesBfamilysCfamilyesDfamilesCSR12808.37552Rainfall is a compound word. You can tell from the two parts of the word that rainfall isAwhen you slip in a puddle.Bwater that comes down from the sky.Ca time of year, like summer or spring.Dthe path of a river to the sea.CSR00083.OSA53What does the word babyish mean?Awithout a babyBbeside a babyClike a babyDholding a babyCSR00010.OSA54Which word has more than one syllable?AeasilyBdreamsCfreezeDpatchedCSR13875.OSA55What is the correct abbreviation for the word Saturday?ASatur.BSat.CSaturd.DSatu.CSR13528.34956The correct way to write the word that means more than one friend isAfriendes.Bfriends.Cfriends.Dfriendies.CSR20155.13030This is a sample of California Standards Test questions. This is NOT an operational test form. Test scores cannot be projected based on performance on released test questions. Copyright 2009 California Department of Education.Released Test Questions EnglishLanguage Arts2CALI FORNI ASTANDARDSTESTG R A D E57Read this sentence.Freddys puppy is nameless.Nameless means the puppyAknows its name.Bhas many names.Chears its name.Dhas no name.CSR00016.OSA58Read this sentence.If you throw the ball, I will catch it.In which sentence does the word catch have the same meaning as it does in the sentence in the box?AWear a sweater outside so you do not catch a cold.BMy sister and I like to catch butterflies.CJose ran down the sidewalk to catch up with his friends.DThis is the corner where I catch the bus.CSR10069.OSA59Read this sentence.Shara is the fastest runner in the race.Fastest means that Shara finished the raceAfirst.Bsecond.Cthird.Dlast.CSR00011.OSA60Mr. Diaz lives in a building that shines a bright light at night to warn ships at sea. His home is called aAlifeline.Bshipwreck.Clighthouse.Dhouseboat.CSR00333.OSA31This is a sample of California Standards Test questions. This is NOT an operational test form. Test scores cannot be projected based on performance on released test questions. Copyright 2009 California Department of Education.Released Test Questions EnglishLanguage Arts2G R A D E CALI FORNI ASTANDARDSTEST61Use this Table of Contents to answer the following question.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Shoes for SportsChapter 2 Buying the Right SizeChapter 3 Checking for ComfortChapter 4 How Shoes Are MadeWhich chapter would give the MOST information about basketball shoes?AChapter 1 Shoes for SportsBChapter 2 Buying the Right SizeCChapter 3 Checking for ComfortDChapter 4 How Shoes Are MadeCSR13530.349 62 A person having her picture taken isasked to say cheese becauseAshe can eat after the picture has been taken.Bsaying the word makes the mouth smile.Cthinking about food makes people happy.Dit makes her stand still for the picture.CSR02352.32132This is a sample of California Standards Test questions. This is NOT an operational test form. Test scores cannot be projected based on performance on released test questions. Copyright 2009 California Department of Education.Released Test Questions EnglishLanguage Arts2CALI FORNI ASTANDARDSTESTG R A D EThe following is a rough draft of a students story. It contains errors.Saturday at the Park(1) I heard a knock at the door.(2) I looked out the window and saw our neighbor, Mrs. Ellis.(3) Ill get it I called, to Mom.(4) Mrs. Ellis told us about a neighborhood picnic at Griffith Park on Saturday afternoon.(5) She asked if Mom could bring a pie for dessert.(6) When we got to the park, I couldnt find a place to put the pie, so I held it.(7) Suddenly, Mrs. Elliss little dog came running right in front of me.(8) I fell down.(9) When I hit the ground, all I fellt was warm pie on my face.(10) I was not hurt, but I had the whole pie to myself!CSL1P173-333This is a sample of California Standards Test questions. This is NOT an operational test form. Test scores cannot be projected based on performance on released test questions. Copyright 2009 California Department of Education.Released Test Questions EnglishLanguage Arts2G R A D E CALI FORNI ASTANDARDSTEST63Read this sentence.Ill get it I called, to Mom.What is the correct way to punctuate the sentence?AIll get it I called to Mom.BIll get it, I called to Mom.CIll get it I, called to Mom.DIll get it I called to Mom.CSL11588.17364Read this sentence.When we got to the park, I couldnt find a place to put the pie, so I held it.What part of speech is the underlined word?AverbBadjectiveCnounDpronounCSL11591.17365Read this sentence.When I hit the ground, all I fellt was warm pie on my face.Which underlined word is spelled incorrectly?AhitBallCfelltDwarmCSL11592.17334This is a sample of California Standards Test questions. This is NOT an operational test form. Test scores cannot be projected based on performance on released test questions. Copyright 2009 California Department of Education.Released Test Questions EnglishLanguage Arts2CALI FORNI ASTANDARDSTESTG R A D EThe following is a rough draft of a students story. It contains errors.Davids Trumpet(1) My cousin David plays the trumpet in his school band.(2) He always tells me about it.(3) David says, Playing the trumpet is fun!(4) The trumpet is a brass instrument.(5) Shines and looks like gold.(6) A trumpet has three silver buttons on top.(7) The mouthpiece, the finger hook, and the bell are also parts of a trumpet.(8) David blows into a silver mouthpiece on the other end of the trumpet.(9) It looks like a little cup.(10) He holds his mouth just right to play the high notes and to make the music sound good.(11) He practices a lot to keep his lips strong.(12) He shapes his mouth into smiles, circles, and yawns.(13) Sometimes he misses a note, and we laugh wen he does that.(14) David practices the trumpet every Tuesday with his Friends Michael and Anna.(15) I want to learn to play the trumpet too.CSL1P146-566Which sentence would NOT belong in the story?AThe trumpet makes a loud sound.BDavid likes to practice his trumpet for the school band.CDavid is very careful with his trumpet.DI live next door to a girl who plays an instrument.CSL12026.14667Read this sentence from the story.(13) Sometimes he misses a note, and we laugh wen he does that.Which underlined word in the sentence is spelled incorrectly?AmissesBlaughCwenDthatCSL12022.14635This is a sample of California Standards Test questions. This is NOT an operational test form. Test scores cannot be projected based on performance on released test questions. Copyright 2009 California Department of Education.Released Test Questions EnglishLanguage Arts2G R A D E CALI FORNI ASTANDARDSTEST68Read this sentence from the story.(14) David practices the trumpet every Tuesday with his Friends, Michael and Anna.Which underlined word from the sentence in the box is incorrectly capitalized?ATuesdayBFriendsCMichaelDAnnaCSL12023.14669Which is NOT a complete sentence?A(1) My cousin David plays the trumpet in his school band.B(5) Shines and looks like gold.C(9) It looks like a little cup.D(11) He practices a lot to keep his lips strong.CSL12017.14636This is a sample of California Standards Test questions. This is NOT an operational test form. Test scores cannot be projected based on performance on released test questions. Copyright 2009 California Department of Education.Released Test Questions EnglishLanguage Arts2CALI FORNI ASTANDARDSTESTG R A D EThe following questions are not about a story. Read and answer each question.70Eve wrote some sentences about her little brother.________________________First he holds on to the table. Then he lets go. Then he takes three steps before he falls down. He smiles when he falls because he likes learning to walk.Which sentence should be put in the blank? AI have a brother who is one year old.BMy brother is learning to walk.CMy brothers name is Alex.DI help take care of my brother.CSL1184171If you want to find out where the Indian Ocean is, you should look inAa dictionary.Ba thesaurus.Can atlas.Da storybook.CSW00020.OSA72Which sentence is written correctly?AEva said, Lets bake cookies!BEva said, Lets bake cookies!CEva said, Lets bake cookies!DEva said, Lets bake cookies!CSL00016.OSA73Which of these is NOT a complete sentence?AMy grandmother bakes cupcakes.BThe cat that lives next door.CMy best friend lives in Texas.DThe movie was about dinosaurs.CSL00060.OSA74Read this sentence.My dog likes to run around the yard with his ball.In this sentence, which underlined word is a noun?AlikesBaroundCyardDhisCSL00069.OSA37This is a sample of California Standards Test questions. This is NOT an operational test form. Test scores cannot be projected based on performance on released test questions. Copyright 2009 California Department of Education.Released Test Questions EnglishLanguage Arts2G R A D E CALI FORNI ASTANDARDSTEST75 What is the correct way to write the sentence?ABirds eat worms bugs seeds, and, pieces of bread.BBirds eat worms bugs seeds and pieces of, bread.CBirds eat worms bugs seeds, and pieces of bread.DBirds eat worms, bugs, seeds, and pieces of bread.CSL00024.OSA76In which sentence is the underlined word NOT spelled correctly?AJohn went to the store with his mother.BThe teacher sayed, I like cookies, too.CMaria thought the movie would be funny.DThe two boys were late to class.CSL00074.OSA77Rosa is writing about her pet dog Ralph.Ralph likes to be with me as much as he can. When I come home from school, he is waiting for me by the front door. When I go to my room, he follows me. There are many different types of dogs. I like to take him outside to play with a ball.Which sentence does NOT belong with the others?ARalph likes to be with me as much as he can.BWhen I go to my room, he follows me.CThere are many different types of dogs.DI like to take him outside to play with a ball.CSL10247.OSA38This is a sample of California Standards Test questions. This is NOT an operational test form. Test scores cannot be projected based on performance on released test questions. Copyright 2009 California Department of Education.Released Test Questions EnglishLanguage Arts2CALI FORNI ASTANDARDSTESTG R A D E78Ben is writing a report on the class trip to the fire station. He wants to tell about the fire trucks he saw. Which sentence BEST tells what the fire trucks looked like?AWe saw some neat fire trucks.BWe saw two bright red trucks with ladders and hoses.CWe saw fire trucks that had many nice things on them.DWe saw two great fire trucks.CSL1183979Which sentence is written correctly?AOn November 22, they will have thanksgiving dinner.BOn november 22, they will have thanksgiving dinner.COn November 22, they will have Thanksgiving dinner.DOn november 22, they will have Thanksgiving Dinner.CSL10245.OSA80Which of these is a complete sentence?AThe flags stripes standing for the first colonies.BThe flags stripes for the first colonies.CThe flags stripes stand for the first colonies.DThe flags stripes that stand for the first colonies.CSL00077.OSA81Read this paragraph.I like to see the mountains. There are some small mountains and some tall mountains. The small mountains are green and have lots of trees. ________________Which sentence should go in the blank space?AThe tall mountains are covered with white snow.BThe mountains are tall.CThe nice mountains are interesting to look at.DThe mountains are tall and white and nice.CSL1183339This is a sample of California Standards Test questions. This is NOT an operational test form. Test scores cannot be projected based on performance on released test questions. Copyright 2009 California Department of Education.Released Test Questions EnglishLanguage Arts2G R A D E CALI FORNI ASTANDARDSTEST82Which sentence is written correctly?AI read a book about P.t. Barnum and his circus.BI read a book about P.T. Barnum and his circus.CI read a book about p.t. Barnum and his circus.DI read a book about p.T. Barnum and his circus.CSL10077.OSA83Which sentence BEST belongs in a story about how hot-air balloons fly?AWe bought colorful balloons for the party.BA hot-air balloon moves with the wind.CMy teacher has a picture of balloons.DAirplanes can move faster than hot-air balloons.CSL10035.OSAWhich sentence has an underlined word that is spelled wrong?ADid your little sister crawl into your room?BI like that book becuase it has bright pictures.CMy dog ate my best shoe.DJames is busy writing his story today.CSL10078.OSA 84 Which sentence includes the MOST details?AThe boy threw a toy up for the dog to catch.BHer lunchbox held a ham sandwich.CThe driver went down the winding road.DThe large spotted dog has huge paws and a long tail.CSL20051.OSA 85 40This is a sample of California Standards Test questions. This is NOT an operational test form. Test scores cannot be projected based on performance on released test questions. Copyright 2009 California Department of Education.Released Test Questions EnglishLanguage Arts2CALI FORNI ASTANDARDSTESTG R A D E86People use an atlas when they want to findAmaps.Bpictures.Cwords.Dstories.CSL11601.0SA87Read this sentence.We fed, walked, and bathed the dog for its owner.Which of the underlined words are verbs?AWe and fed and dogBWe and dog and ownerCfed and bathed and forDfed and walked and bathedCSL11333.0SA88Read this sentence.Mary said, Get your coat and come play outside.What is the correct way to punctuate the sentence in the box?AMary said, Get your coat and come play outside.BMary said, Get your coat and come play outside.CMary said, Get your coat and come play outside.DMary said, Get your coat and come play outside.CSL20040.OSA89Read this sentence.Cal sed he was looking at the new street sign.Which underlined word is spelled incorrectly?AsedBwasCnewDsignCSL11349.0SA41This is a sample of California Standards Test questions. This is NOT an operational test form. Test scores cannot be projected based on performance on released test questions. Copyright 2009 California Department of Education.Released Test Questions EnglishLanguage Arts2G R A D E CALI FORNI ASTANDARDSTEST90Which sentence has an underlined word that is spelled wrong?AThe light from the sun came through the clouds.BWhen I brok the egg, my sister helped me clean it up.CWe paid for the tickets with the money we saved.DThe guide took us deep into the cave. CSL10033.OSA91What is the correct way to punctuate the closure of a letter?ASincerely.MattBSincerelyMattCSincerely!MattDSincerely,MattCSL11332.0SA92Which group of words is a complete sentence?AHave birds and flowers.BStamps from Mexico.CI collect stamps.DTook a trip.CSL11604.0SA93Read this sentence.Corina walked quickly to the store down the street.Which underlined word from the sentence in the box is used as a verb?AwalkedBquicklyCstoreDstreetCSL20033.OSA42This is a sample of California Standards Test questions. This is NOT an operational test form. Test scores cannot be projected based on performance on released test questions. Copyright 2009 California Department of Education.Released Test Questions EnglishLanguage Arts2CALI FORNI ASTANDARDSTESTG R A D E94Read this sentence.My sister and I went to the zoo on saturday to see the zebras.Which underlined word from the sentence in the box should be capitalized?AsisterBzooCsaturdayDzebrasCSL20057.OSA95Read this paragraph.Jill has two pet fish. She keeps them in a bowl. One fish is yellow. ________ Jill remembers to feed her fish every morning before she goes to school. Jills mom is proud of her.Which sentence should go in the blank space?AThe bowl is in her room.BOne fish is orange.CThe fish swim all day.DJills brother has one fish.CSL10087.OSA96Read this sentence.Devin said, I found a feather.What is the correct way topunctuate the sentence?ADevin said, I found a feather.BDevin said, I found a feather.CDevin said, I found a feather.DDevin said, I found a feather.CSL11340.0SA43This is a sample of California Standards Test questions. This is NOT an operational test form. Test scores cannot be projected based on performance on released test questions. Copyright 2009 California Department of Education.Released Test Questions EnglishLanguage Arts2G R A D E CALI FORNI ASTANDARDSTESTQuestion Number Correct Answer Standard Year of Release1 D 2RW1.1 20032 D 2RW1.3 20033 C 2RW1.2 20034 C 2RW1.2 20045 B 2RW1.1 20056 B 2RW1.1 20067 D 2RW1.2 20088 A 2RW1.1 20079 A 2RW1.2 200710 D 2RC2.6 200311 A 2RC2.8 200312 D 2RC2.8 200313 A 2RC2.3 200314 B 2RL3.3 200315 B 2RL3.2 200316 C 2RL3.1 200317 C 2RL3.1 200318 A 2RC2.3 200419 B 2RC2.8 200420 C 2RC2.5 200421 D 2RC2.8 200422 A 2RL3.4 200423 C 2RL3.4 200424 A 2RC2.5 200525 A 2RC2.4 200526 D 2RC2.6 200527 A 2RC2.4 200528 A 2RW1.7 200629 C 2RL3.4 200630 D 2RC2.4 200631 A 2RC2.7 200632 C 2RW1.10 200633 C 2RW1.7 200734 D 2RC2.5 200735 C 2RC2.5 2007 44This is a sample of California Standards Test questions. This is NOT an operational test form. Test scores cannot be projected based on performance on released test questions. Copyright 2009 California Department of Education.Released Test Questions EnglishLanguage Arts2CALI FORNI ASTANDARDSTESTG R A D EQuestion Number Correct Answer Standard Year of Release 36 D 2RC2.3 200737 A 2RC2.6 200738 C 2RC2.8 200739 B 2RC2.4 200740 A 2RC2.4 200741 B 2RC2.3 200742 C 2RW1.10 200843 B 2RW1.7 200844 A 2RL3.3 200845 B 2RL3.1 200846 D 2RL3.1 200847 D 2RW1.5 200448 C 2RW1.8 200449 C 2RW1.9 200450 C 2RC2.1 200451 A 2RW1.5 200552 B 2RW1.8 200553 C 2RW1.9 200554 A 2RW1.3 200655 B 2RW1.4 200656 C 2RW1.5 200657 D 2RW1.9 200658 B 2RW1.10 200659 A 2RW1.9 200760 C 2RW1.8 200861 A 2RC2.1 200862 B 2RC2.6 200863 B 2WC1.5 200564 A 2WC1.3 200565 C 2WC1.8 200566 D 2WS1.1 200667 C 2WC1.7 200668 B 2WC1.6 200669 B 2WC1.1 200670 B 2WS1.1 200345This is a sample of California Standards Test questions. This is NOT an operational test form. Test scores cannot be projected based on performance on released test questions. Copyright 2009 California Department of Education.Released Test Questions EnglishLanguage Arts2G R A D E CALI FORNI ASTANDARDSTESTQuestion Number Correct Answer Standard Year of Release71 C 2WS1.3 200372 A 2WC1.5 200373 B 2WC1.1 200374 C 2WC1.3 200375 D 2WC1.4 200476 B 2WC1.7 200477 C 2WS1.1 200478 B 2WS1.4 2004 79 C 2WC1.6 200480 C 2WC1.1 200581 A 2WS1.4 200582 B 2WC1.6 200583 B 2WS1.1 200584 D 2WS1.4 200585 B 2WC1.7 200686 A 2WS1.3 200787 D 2WC1.3 200788 D 2WC1.5 200789 A 2WC1.7 200790 B 2WC1.8 200891 D 2WC1.4 200892 C 2WC1.1 200893 A 2WC1.3 200894 C 2WC1.6 200895 B 2WS1.1 200896 B 2WC1.5 200846This is a sample of California Standards Test questions. This is NOT an operational test form. Test scores cannot be projected based on performance on released test questions. Copyright 2009 California Department of Education.