CST/Eap Sample Questions
- 1.
Directions: The passage is followed by questions based on its content. Answer all questions following the passage on the basis of what is stated or implied. The search for a workable panacea is not new. Spanish explorers sought the fountain of Youth. Millions of Americans used to seek health and contentment in a patent medicine called Hadacol. During the past two decades, however, more and more people have been turning to various branches of psychology for magic solutions, hoping that psychology can take care of any problem, cure the common cold, or solve the riddle of existence. From the passage one can infer that the word "panacea" means
- A.
Utopia.
- B.
Religion.
- C.
Cure-all.
- D.
Life style.
Correct Answer
C. Cure-all. -
- 2.
Directions: The passage is followed by questions based on its content. Answer all questions following the passage on the basis of what is stated or implied. The search for a workable panacea is not new. Spanish explorers sought the fountain of Youth. Millions of Americans used to seek health and contentment in a patent medicine called Hadacol. During the past two decades, however, more and more people have been turning to various branches of psychology for magic solutions, hoping that psychology can take care of any problem, cure the common cold, or solve the riddle of existence. According to the passage, what do the Fountain of Youth and Hadacol have in common?
- A.
Neither really existed.
- B.
Both brought their discoverers great fortune.
- C.
Both helped to end the search for magic solutions.
- D.
Both were thought to have great power.
Correct Answer
D. Both were thought to have great power. -
- 3.
Directions: The passage is followed by questions based on its content. Answer all questions following the passage on the basis of what is stated or implied. The search for a workable panacea is not new. Spanish explorers sought the fountain of Youth. Millions of Americans used to seek health and contentment in a patent medicine called Hadacol. During the past two decades, however, more and more people have been turning to various branches of psychology for magic solutions, hoping that psychology can take care of any problem, cure the common cold, or solve the riddle of existence. What does the passage call into question?
- A.
People's expectations of psychology.
- B.
People's use of the lessons of history.
- C.
The relationship between psychology and medicine.
- D.
The legitimacy of the field of psychology.
Correct Answer
A. People's expectations of psychology. -
- 4.
Directions: For each of the following questions, choose the best word or phrase to substitute for the underlined portion containing gliff, a nonsense word. Though Mr. Rivera is a gliff man and could live anywhere he chooses, he still lives in the small house in which he was born.
- A.
An unhappy
- B.
A wealthy
- C.
An ambitious
- D.
A strong
Correct Answer
B. A wealthy -
- 5.
Directions: For each of the following questions, choose the best word or phrase to substitute for the underlined portion containing gliff, a nonsense word. The water looked fine for swimming but, in fact, the currents in the river were gliff.
- A.
Contaminated
- B.
Soothing
- C.
Treacherous
- D.
Unnoticeable
Correct Answer
C. Treacherous -
- 6.
Directions: For each of the following questions, choose the best word or phrase to substitute for the underlined portion containing gliff, a nonsense word. Many of the problems we have with our natural resources could be gliffed if all of us did what we could to conserve those resources.
- A.
Avoided
- B.
Defined
- C.
Publicized
- D.
Understated
Correct Answer
A. Avoided -
- 7.
Directions: In each of the following questions, two underlined sentences have an implied logical relationship. Read each pair of sentences and the question that follows, and then choose the answer that identifies the relationship. The Historic Dominguez Ranch Adobe, usually visited by those in search of tranquility, became a political battleground. The cities of Compton and Carson each claimed ownership of the state. In relation to the first sentence, what does the second sentence do?
- A.
It makes a comparison
- B.
It provides factual support.
- C.
It describes an inevitable result.
- D.
It introduces a different point of view.
Correct Answer
B. It provides factual support. -
- 8.
Directions: In each of the following questions, two underlined sentences have an implied logical relationship. Read each pair of sentences and the question that follows, and then choose the answer that identifies the relationship. Harry typically vacations in Tahoe. Two years ago, Harry spent his vacation in Madrid. In relation to the first sentence, what does the second sentence do?
- A.
It clarifies an assumption.
- B.
It notes an exception.
- C.
It adds emphasis.
- D.
It draws a conclusion.
Correct Answer
B. It notes an exception. -
- 9.
Directions: In each of the following questions, two underlined sentences have an implied logical relationship. Read each pair of sentences and the question that follows, and then choose the answer that identifies the relationship. Teresa has missed the last three practices of the dance step. She cannot perform the maneuver. In relation to the first sentence, what does the second sentence do?
- A.
It states a consequence.
- B.
It suggests a cause.
- C.
It offers proof.
- D.
It limits a preceding idea.
Correct Answer
A. It states a consequence. -
- 10.
Directions: The following questions require you to rewrite sentences in your head. Each question tells you exactly how to begin your new sentence. Your new sentence should have the same meaning and contain the same information as the original sentence. The student senate debated the issue for two hours and finally voted down the resolution. Rewrite, beginning with Having debated the issue for two hours... The next word or words will be
- A.
The issue
- B.
It
- C.
The student senate
- D.
A vote
Correct Answer
C. The student senate -
- 11.
Directions: The following questions require you to rewrite sentences in your head. Each question tells you exactly how to begin your new sentence. Your new sentence should have the same meaning and contain the same information as the original sentence. The tree fell away from the house when it was struck by lightning. Rewrite, beginning with Struck by lightning... The next word or words will be
- A.
It was when
- B.
It fell when
- C.
The tree fell
- D.
And falling
Correct Answer
C. The tree fell -
- 12.
Directions: The following questions require you to rewrite sentences in your head. Each question tells you exactly how to begin your new sentence. Your new sentence should have the same meaning and contain the same information as the original sentence. Watson maintains that the worsening economic plight of the poor is reflected in the rising unemployment rate. Rewrite, beginning with Watson maintains that the rising unemployment rate... The next word or words will be
- A.
Reflects the
- B.
And the plight of
- C.
Is what worsens
- D.
Is worse
Correct Answer
A. Reflects the -
- 13.
Directions: In each of the following questions, select the best version of the underlined part of the sentence. Choice (A) is the same as the underlined portion of the original sentence. If you think the original sentence is best, choose answer (A). Ancient Greeks ate with their fingers, wiped them on pieces of bread, and tossed them to the dogs lying under the table.
- A.
Tossed them
- B.
Tossing them
- C.
Tossed the bread
- D.
They tossed
Correct Answer
A. Tossed them -
- 14.
Directions: In each of the following questions, select the best version of the underlined part of the sentence. Choice (A) is the same as the underlined portion of the original sentence. If you think the original sentence is best, choose answer (A). Many doctors are now convinced of a fiber-rich diet reducing the risk of colon and heart diseases.
- A.
Of a fiber-rich diet reducing the risk of colon and heart diseases.
- B.
Of the risk of colon and heart diseases caused by a fiber-rich diet.
- C.
That the reduction of the risk of colon and heart diseases caused by a fiber-rich diet.
- D.
That a fiber-rich diet reduces the risk of colon and heart diseases.
Correct Answer
D. That a fiber-rich diet reduces the risk of colon and heart diseases. -
- 15.
Directions: In each of the following questions, select the best version of the underlined part of the sentence. Choice (A) is the same as the underlined portion of the original sentence. If you think the original sentence is best, choose answer (A). Painters studied in Florence for the opportunity both to live in and Italy and for seeing the art treasures.
- A.
And for seeing the art treasures.
- B.
And to see the art treasures.
- C.
As well as the art treasures to be seen.
- D.
As well as seeing the art treasures.
Correct Answer
B. And to see the art treasures. -
- 16.
Directions: Each of the following questions presents a passage with a missing sentence indicated by a series of dashes. Read each passage and the four sentences that follow it. Then choose the sentence that can best be inserted in place of the long dash (———). ———. Scholars hold differing opinions. Some trace the roots of Mexicans in the United States all the way back to the earliest migrations across the Bering Strait. Others start with Aztec society to demonstrate the historical continuities between contemporary Chicanos and their Aztec ancestors. A third group identifies the “Spanish Borderlands” period (1540-1820) as the earliest phase of Chicano history.
- A.
When does Chicano history begin?
- B.
There is a continuing interest in Chicano history.
- C.
Chicano history has fascinated scholars for many years.
- D.
Few are concerned about setting a precise date for the origin of Chicano history.
Correct Answer
A. When does Chicano history begin? -
- 17.
Directions: Each of the following questions presents a passage with a missing sentence indicated by a series of dashes. Read each passage and the four sentences that follow it. Then choose the sentence that can best be inserted in place of the long dash (———). Many Easterners think that all California college students surf every day, wear sunglasses indoors as well as outdoors (even on rainy days), and mingle with the superstars daily. ———. A recent survey of students on a large, urban CSU campus revealed that only 2 percent had surfed, and although 40 percent did wear sunglasses, 15 percent of those were doing so on their doctors’ recommendations. As for the superstars, barely 10 percent had met a Hollywood actor.
- A.
The possibilities of such stereotypes are endless.
- B.
Stereotypes, however, are often misleading.
- C.
Probably both Easterners and Californians would like to fit all of those stereotypes.
- D.
Most California students do live up to those enviable stereotypes.
Correct Answer
B. Stereotypes, however, are often misleading. -
- 18.
Directions: Each of the following questions presents a passage with a missing sentence indicated by a series of dashes. Read each passage and the four sentences that follow it. Then choose the sentence that can best be inserted in place of the long dash (———). Accompanying the article on humor were pictures of a leering Groucho Marx and a grinning Sigmund Freud, one a brilliant humorist and the other a brilliant analyst whose own study of humor has been largely ignored. The unlikely pair attracted readers to the article, whose author made two major points. Serious studies of humor are rarely undertaken. ———.
- A.
Comics would urge us to laugh, not soberly to study laughter.
- B.
What a joke a Freudian analysis of the Marx Brothers would have been.
- C.
The studies that are made are rarely taken seriously.
- D.
Freud was interested in all aspects of the human mind.
Correct Answer
C. The studies that are made are rarely taken seriously. -
- 19.
Directions: Each of the following questions presents a topic and four sentences. Select the sentence that provides the best support for the topic presented. Chester Nakamura is an expert on Samurai swords.
- A.
The swords are richly decorated, and their engravings have meaning to the collector.
- B.
Collectors around the world seek his advice about swords they plan to buy.
- C.
Each Samurai took pride in his sword.
- D.
Many people in the United States have extensive collections of such swords.
Correct Answer
B. Collectors around the world seek his advice about swords they plan to buy. -
- 20.
Directions: Each of the following questions presents a topic and four sentences. Select the sentence that provides the best support for the topic presented. It is not true that intellectual development stops after age 17.
- A.
Older people commonly complain of poor memory.
- B.
Many older people can learn at least as well as young people can.
- C.
People in their 60s, 70s, and 80s have been studied.
- D.
Sometimes depression can cause what is assumed to be mental deterioration.
Correct Answer
B. Many older people can learn at least as well as young people can. -
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