CALIFORNIA SUBJECT EXAMINATIONS FOR
TEACHERS (CSET), EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT
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1. Which of the following best describes Piaget’s stage of formal
operations?
A. Children think logically about concrete events
B. Children develop object permanence
C. Adolescents can think abstractly and reason hypothetically
D. Children learn through sensory experiences
Answer: C
Rationale: Formal operations, typically from age 12 onward, allow
adolescents to think abstractly, reason logically, and consider
hypothetical situations.
2. In English grammar, which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifier?
A. She almost drove her kids to school every day.
B. She drove her kids to school almost every day.
C. She drove her kids almost to school every day.
D. She drove her kids to school every day.
,Answer: A
Rationale: "Almost drove" suggests she didn’t drive at all; the modifier
is misplaced. Correct placement clarifies meaning.
3. Which strategy is most effective for teaching reading
comprehension?
A. Silent reading only
B. Repeated phonics drills
C. Guided reading with discussion and questioning
D. Memorizing vocabulary lists
Answer: C
Rationale: Guided reading with questioning helps students actively
engage with text and improves comprehension.
4. What is the main purpose of formative assessment?
A. To assign final grades
B. To guide and inform instruction
C. To rank students by ability
D. To standardize testing
Answer: B
Rationale: Formative assessment is used during instruction to monitor
student learning and adjust teaching strategies.
5. Which U.S. amendment guarantees freedom of speech?
A. First
B. Second
,C. Fourth
D. Fifth
Answer: A
Rationale: The First Amendment protects freedoms of speech, religion,
press, assembly, and petition.
6. Which of the following best describes the function of chloroplasts
in plant cells?
A. Storage of genetic material
B. Photosynthesis
C. Protein synthesis
D. Cell division
Answer: B
Rationale: Chloroplasts contain chlorophyll and conduct photosynthesis,
converting sunlight into chemical energy.
7. In mathematics, the commutative property applies to which
operations?
A. Addition and multiplication
B. Subtraction and division
C. Addition and subtraction
D. Multiplication and division
Answer: A
Rationale: The commutative property states that changing the order of
numbers does not change the result for addition or multiplication.
, 8. Which historical event led directly to the U.S. entering World War
II?
A. Pearl Harbor attack
B. D-Day invasion
C. Treaty of Versailles
D. Battle of Midway
Answer: A
Rationale: The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941,
prompted the U.S. to declare war.
9. What is the most appropriate method for teaching students with
visual impairments?
A. Using large print, tactile graphics, and verbal descriptions
B. Providing only audio books
C. Relying on standard textbooks
D. Ignoring modifications
Answer: A
Rationale: Multiple accessible formats accommodate visual
impairments and enhance learning.
10. Which of the following is a characteristic of Romantic literature?
A. Emphasis on reason and logic
B. Focus on emotion, imagination, and nature
C. Strict adherence to classical forms
D. Emphasis on social realism
Answer: B
Rationale: Romanticism valued emotion, creativity, and the natural
world over rationalism.
TEACHERS (CSET), EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT
DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which of the following best describes Piaget’s stage of formal
operations?
A. Children think logically about concrete events
B. Children develop object permanence
C. Adolescents can think abstractly and reason hypothetically
D. Children learn through sensory experiences
Answer: C
Rationale: Formal operations, typically from age 12 onward, allow
adolescents to think abstractly, reason logically, and consider
hypothetical situations.
2. In English grammar, which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifier?
A. She almost drove her kids to school every day.
B. She drove her kids to school almost every day.
C. She drove her kids almost to school every day.
D. She drove her kids to school every day.
,Answer: A
Rationale: "Almost drove" suggests she didn’t drive at all; the modifier
is misplaced. Correct placement clarifies meaning.
3. Which strategy is most effective for teaching reading
comprehension?
A. Silent reading only
B. Repeated phonics drills
C. Guided reading with discussion and questioning
D. Memorizing vocabulary lists
Answer: C
Rationale: Guided reading with questioning helps students actively
engage with text and improves comprehension.
4. What is the main purpose of formative assessment?
A. To assign final grades
B. To guide and inform instruction
C. To rank students by ability
D. To standardize testing
Answer: B
Rationale: Formative assessment is used during instruction to monitor
student learning and adjust teaching strategies.
5. Which U.S. amendment guarantees freedom of speech?
A. First
B. Second
,C. Fourth
D. Fifth
Answer: A
Rationale: The First Amendment protects freedoms of speech, religion,
press, assembly, and petition.
6. Which of the following best describes the function of chloroplasts
in plant cells?
A. Storage of genetic material
B. Photosynthesis
C. Protein synthesis
D. Cell division
Answer: B
Rationale: Chloroplasts contain chlorophyll and conduct photosynthesis,
converting sunlight into chemical energy.
7. In mathematics, the commutative property applies to which
operations?
A. Addition and multiplication
B. Subtraction and division
C. Addition and subtraction
D. Multiplication and division
Answer: A
Rationale: The commutative property states that changing the order of
numbers does not change the result for addition or multiplication.
, 8. Which historical event led directly to the U.S. entering World War
II?
A. Pearl Harbor attack
B. D-Day invasion
C. Treaty of Versailles
D. Battle of Midway
Answer: A
Rationale: The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941,
prompted the U.S. to declare war.
9. What is the most appropriate method for teaching students with
visual impairments?
A. Using large print, tactile graphics, and verbal descriptions
B. Providing only audio books
C. Relying on standard textbooks
D. Ignoring modifications
Answer: A
Rationale: Multiple accessible formats accommodate visual
impairments and enhance learning.
10. Which of the following is a characteristic of Romantic literature?
A. Emphasis on reason and logic
B. Focus on emotion, imagination, and nature
C. Strict adherence to classical forms
D. Emphasis on social realism
Answer: B
Rationale: Romanticism valued emotion, creativity, and the natural
world over rationalism.
