Here is a copy of the key I got: None of the answers are marked.
CST Practice Test #3 Key
“Suspects in 1978 Disappearances Plead Not Guilty”


9RW1.1 Vocabulary and Concept Development: Identify and use the literal and figurative meanings of words and understand word derivations.

1. Read the following sentence from page 1 of the article: “‘In a case such as this, where the evidence has been lost, great care must be taken to prevent outrage, anger and emotion acting as a substitute in court for competent testimony, evidence and proof,’ Robbins said.”

What does the word competent mean in this sentence from the article?

A. contempt
B. complimentary
C. complementary
D. adequate

2. Read the following paragraph from page 2 of the article: “Back then, Evans, a hulking 25-year-old, was known by another name in the neighborhood. ‘They called him Big Man,’ said Jack Eutsey, a former Newark police detective who investigated the case for the Essex County Prosecutor's Office.”

What does the word hulking mean in this paragraph from the article?

A. sulking
B. large and heavy
C. violent
D. characterized by surliness

3. Read the following sentence from page 3 of the article: “Evans and Hampton are being held at Essex County Correctional Facility in lieu of $5 million bail.”

What does the phrase in lieu of mean?

A. in place of
B. for a fine of
C. while waiting for
D. with a reward of


9RW1.2 Vocabulary and Concept Development: Distinguish between the denotative and connotative meanings of words and interpret the connotative power of words.

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

A. Sandra charged the dinner to her credit card.
B. The defensive lineman charged the quarterback at the snap of the ball.
C. The man was charged with a serious crime.
D. Eli was charged up about his team’s poor performance.






5. In which sentence does the underlined word have the most positive connotation?

A. Don’t get smart with me, young lady.
B. It would not be smart of Caroline to ignore those warning signs.
C. Did it smart when the nurse put the needle in?
D. Ivan is very smart for his age.


9RC2.4 Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: Synthesize the content from several sources or works by a single author dealing with a single issue; paraphrase the ideas and connect them to other sources and related topics to demonstrate comprehension.

6. According to the article, which of the following summarizes the main reason that Evans and Hampton were finally arrested?

A. Evans had originally passed a lie detector test.
B. People were intimidated by Evans and Hampton.
C. A new witness recently came forward.
D. Modern DNA technology finally linked Evans and Hampton to the crime.


9RC2.5 Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: Extend ideas presented in primary or secondary sources through original analysis, evaluation, and elaboration.

7. All of the following information supports the idea that Lee Evans is innocent except…

A. that he does not have a criminal record.
B. that he was the last person seen with the victims.
C. that he passed a lie detector test.
D. that he pleaded not guilty to the charges.


9RC2. 8 Expository Critique: Evaluate the credibility of an author’s argument or defense of a claim by critiquing the relationship between generalizations and evidence, the comprehensiveness of evidence, and the way in which the author’s intent affects the structure and tone of the text.

8. What is the purpose of this article?

A. To inform the reader about the case.
B. To convince the reader that Evans and Hampton are guilty.
C. To highlight the excellent work of the Newark Police Department.
D. To convince the reader that Evans and Hampton are innocent until proven guilty.










9RL3.7 Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: Recognize and understand the significance of various literary devices, including figurative language, imagery, allegory, and symbolism, and explain their appeal.

9. Which sentence from the passage is an example of figurative language?

A. “That was about 18 months after the investigation into the disappearance of the five boys was given new life...” (page 1)
B. “Hampton is being represented by John McMahon from the Essex County public defender's office.” (page 1)
C. “McDonald says she confronted him about it the week her son vanished.” (page 2)
D. “The case will next be presented to a grand jury on a date to be determined.” (page 3)


9WC1.1 Grammar and Mechanics of Writing: Identify and correctly use clauses (e.g., main and subordinate), phrases (e.g., gerund, infinitive, and participial), and mechanics of punctuation (e.g., semicolons, colons, ellipses, hyphens).

10. The five victims the bodies of whom have never been found disappeared in 1978. What is the correct way to write the underlined sentence?

A. The five victims, the bodies of who have never been found, disappeared in 1978.
B. The five victims, the bodies whom have never been found, disappeared in 1978.
C. The five victims, the bodies of whom have never been found, disappeared in 1978.
D. Leave as is.


11. Lee Evans, 56, passed a lie detector test during the original investigation. What is the correct way to write the underlined sentence?

A. Lee Evans, 56, passed a lie detector test, during the original investigation.
B. Lee Evans 56, passed a lie detector test, during the original investigation.
C. Lee Evans, 56, passed a lie detector test during, the original investigation.
D. Leave as is.


12. Maurice Woody-Olds who is also believed to be involved in the crime died of natural causes, in 2008. What is the correct way to write the underlined sentence?

A. Maurice Woody-Olds, who is also believed to be involved in the crime, died of natural causes, in 2008.
B. Maurice Woody-Olds, who is also believed to be involved in the crime, died of natural causes in 2008.
C. Maurice Woody-Olds, whom is also believed to be involved in the crime, died of natural causes in 2008.
D. Leave as is.








13. The victims of this crime: Randy Johnson 16, Melvin Pittman 17, Ernest Taylor 17, Alvin Turner 16, and Michael McDowell 16. What is the correct way to write the underlined sentence?

A. The victims of this crime: Randy Johnson, 16, Melvin Pittman, 17, Ernest Taylor, 17, Alvin Turner, 16, and Michael McDowell, 16.
B. The victims of this crime were Randy Johnson, 16, Melvin Pittman, 17, Ernest Taylor, 17, Alvin Turner, 16, and Michael McDowell, 16.
C. The victims of this crime included Randy Johnson 16, Melvin Pittman 17, Ernest Taylor 17, Alvin Turner 16, and Michael McDowell 16.
D. Leave as is.


9WC1.2 Grammar and Mechanics of Writing: Understand sentence construction (e.g., parallel structure, subordination, proper placement of modifiers) and proper English usage (e.g., consistency of verb tenses).

14. When Evans and Hampton entered the courtroom on Wednesday, they had pleaded not guilty to five counts of murder. What is the best way to write the underlined sentence?

A. When Evans and Hampton enter the courtroom on Wednesday, they had pleaded not guilty to five counts of murder.
B. When Evans and Hampton entered the courtroom on Wednesday, they will plead not guilty to five counts of murder.
C. When Evans and Hampton entered the courtroom on Wednesday, they pleaded not guilty to five counts of murder.
D. Leave as is.

15. Helen Simmons, Michael McDowell’s aunt, said in 1978 she knew that Evans was guilty. What is the correct way to write the underlined sentence?

A. Helen Simmons, Michael McDowell’s aunt, said, “In 1978 she knew that Evans was guilty.”
B. Helen Simmons, Michael McDowell’s aunt, said in 1978 she knew, that Evans was guilty.
C. Helen Simmons, Michael McDowell’s aunt, said she knew in 1978 that Evans was guilty.
D. Leave as is.


9WC1.3 Grammar and Mechanics of Writing: Demonstrate an understanding of proper English usage and control of grammar, paragraph and sentence structure, diction, and syntax.

16. Although Helen Simmons knows that nothing can bring her nephew back, seeing justice finally served will bring some comfort to the family and __________. Which is the best option to fill in the blank?

A. them
B. her
C. she
D. hers









17. Despite the evidence against them, Evans and Hampton are still considered innocent until ­­­­­­­________ proven guilty. Which is the best option to fill in the blank?

A. thier
B. they’re
C. their
D. there


18. The five victims allegedly __________ murdered in 1978 over an incident with the defendants involving stolen marijuana. Which is the best option to fill in the blank?

A. got
B. are
C. found
D. were


9WC1.4 Manuscript Form: Produce legible work that shows accurate spelling and correct use of the conventions of punctuation and capitalization.

19. Although the bodies of the victims were never found, the police probably have substantial evidense against Evans and Hampton or they would not have made the arrests. What underlined word in this sentence is spelled incorrectly?

A. victims
B. substantial
C. evidense
D. arrests

20. In newark new jersey Lee Evans and Philander Hampton were arrested on Monday and pleaded not guilty on Wednesday. What is the correct way to write the underlined words?

A. In Newark New Jersey
B. In Newark, New Jersey
C. In Newark New Jersey,
D. In Newark, New Jersey,

















9WS1.2 Organization and Focus: Use precise language, action verbs, sensory details, appropriate modifiers, and the active rather than the passive voice.

21. It was a long time over thirty years since the crime they finally caught the guys who did it. What is the best way to rewrite the underlined sentence?

A. It was a long time, over thirty years since the crime, they finally caught the guys who committed the crime.
B. It was a long time—over thirty years—before they finally caught the men responsible for the crime.
C. It was a long time, since over thirty years from the crime, before they finally caught the criminals.
D. It was a long time before they finally caught the guys who did it, since over thirty years later.


9WS1.3 Research and Technology: Use clear research questions and suitable research methods (e.g., library, electronic media, personal interview) to elicit and present evidence from primary and secondary sources.

22. Which of the following would be a primary source to learn more about this crime?

A. Newspaper articles
B. Online video clips of news coverage
C. An interview with one of the victims’ family members
D. An online blog about the crime


9WS1.4 Research and Technology: Develop the main ideas within the body of the composition through supporting evidence (e.g., scenarios, commonly held beliefs, hypotheses, definitions).

23. Which of the following ideas is supported by details or evidence in the article?

A. Lee Evans was the last person seen with the victims.
B. Philander Hampton did not play a major role in the crime.
C. Helen Simmons hopes that Evans and Hampton will get the death penalty.
D. Each of the victims was heavily into drugs at the time of the boys’ disappearance.


9WS1.9 Evaluation and Revision: Revise writing to improve the logic and coherence of the organization and controlling perspective, the precision of word choice, and the tone by taking into consideration the audience, purpose, and formality of the context.

24. Police have been trying to crack this case for a long time. Which of the following would be the MOST precise way to state the underlined words in this sentence?

A. a lengthy period
B. over thirty years
C. much time
D. many years

I received all three files. The problem is the one that is the key does not have any correct answers marked. It looks just like the student sheet!

I bought Cold Case Murder. The key doesnt have any answers on it.