Fiche d’exercices de Compréhension de lecture (examens d’entrée) avec corrigé

“Jake gobbled his lunch in two minutes so he could get back to the football game.” What does “gobbled” mean?

1. AThrew it away
2. BShared with friends
3. CAte very quickly
4. DAte very slowly

A cereal box reads: “Contains wheat and milk. May contain traces of nuts.” Which ingredient does the box say it contains?

1. ASoya
2. BEggs
3. CShellfish
4. DWheat

Kangaroos live in Australia. They move by hopping on their strong back legs and use their long tails for balance. A baby kangaroo, called a joey, grows in its mother’s pouch. What is a baby kangaroo called?

1. AA kit
2. BA joey
3. CA pup
4. DA calf

“Basketball was invented in 1891 by James Naismith, a teacher in Massachusetts who wanted an indoor game for his students during the cold winter.” Why did Naismith invent basketball?

1. ATo give students an indoor winter game
2. BTo replace football at the school
3. CTo start a professional league
4. DTo win a sports competition in Canada

“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.

Octopuses can change the colour and texture of their skin in less than a second. They use this ability to hide from predators and to sneak up on prey. What are two reasons octopuses change colour?

1. ATo attract mates and to keep warm
2. BTo hide from predators and to sneak up on prey
3. CTo signal danger to others and to clean their skin
4. DTo show they are angry and to sleep

“Jon shoved his hands in his pockets and kicked a stone along the path. ‘Fine,’ he muttered, ‘I didn’t want to play anyway.’” What do Jon’s words and actions suggest?

1. AHe is happy for the other players.
2. BHe truly never wanted to play.
3. CHe is excited to go home early.
4. DHe is disappointed but hiding it.

“Many people think nurses simply follow doctors’ orders. In reality, nurses assess patients, plan care, teach families and often notice early warning signs before anyone else.” What is the author’s main purpose?

1. ATo argue that doctors are unnecessary
2. BTo challenge a narrow view of nursing
3. CTo describe how to become a nurse
4. DTo explain how doctors give orders