Hoja de ejercicios de Comprensión lectora (exámenes de acceso) con soluciones

“After the long hike, Priya was famished. She ate two sandwiches, an apple and a bowl of soup.” What does “famished” most likely mean?

1. AVery cheerful
2. BVery tired
3. CVery hungry
4. DVery cold

Ice melts when it is heated, turning into liquid water. If the water is heated more, it boils and turns into a gas called water vapour. What does water turn into when it boils?

1. ASea salt crystals
2. BIce
3. CWater vapour
4. DLiquid oil

The seasons change because Earth is tilted. As Earth travels around the sun, first one half and then the other half leans towards the sun and gets more direct sunlight. Why do the seasons change?

1. AThe moon blocks the sun in winter.
2. BClouds cover Earth for half of each year.
3. CEarth is tilted as it moves around the sun.
4. DThe sun gets hotter and colder each year.

The new medication reduced headaches in 70 percent of patients in the trial. However, 15 percent of patients reported stomach upset. What is the purpose of the second sentence?

1. ATo explain how the trial was done
2. BTo give another benefit of the medication
3. CTo point out a drawback of the medication
4. DTo compare it with a different drug

“Leah practised her lines every night, but on opening night she froze and could not remember a single word.” What does “froze” mean in this sentence?

1. ARan off the stage in tears
2. BBecame very cold on the stage
3. CLaughed at her own mistake
4. DSuddenly could not act or speak

“Ravi and his sister argued about which film to watch. In the end, they agreed to watch his choice tonight and hers tomorrow.” How was the conflict resolved?

1. ARavi’s sister chose both films.
2. BThey decided not to watch any film.
3. CTheir parents chose a different film.
4. DThey compromised and took turns.

Passage 1: “School uniforms reduce bullying because no one is teased about clothes.” Passage 2: “School uniforms limit students’ ability to express who they are.” What is the main difference between the two passages?

1. AOne gives facts while the other tells a personal story.
2. BBoth argue that uniforms cost too much.
3. CBoth argue that uniforms should be banned.
4. DOne argues for uniforms and the other against.

The author writes: “I have walked to work for twenty years, rain or shine. I have never once needed a car, so no one in this city needs one.” What is the main weakness?

1. AThe author owns a car but does not use it.
2. BTwenty years is too short to judge the city.
3. CWalking to work is impossible in the rain.
4. DOne person’s situation may not fit everyone.