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

The instructions on a box of tissues say: “Pull one tissue from the slot at the top. The next tissue will pop up automatically.” What happens after you pull out one tissue?

1. AThe tissues fall out the bottom.
2. BThe box must be opened again.
3. CThe slot closes automatically.
4. DThe next tissue pops up on its own.

The ostrich is the largest bird in the world. It cannot fly, but it can run very fast on its long, strong legs. What can an ostrich do well?

1. ASwim underwater
2. BRun fast
3. CClimb tall trees
4. DFly long distances

“The ancient castle stood on a hill overlooking the village.” Which word means the same as “ancient” in this sentence?

1. AVery tall
2. BVery old
3. CVery modern
4. DVery small

“Old Mr. Hale’s garden was full of weeds, the gate hung from one hinge, and the windows were covered in dust.” What can the reader most likely infer?

1. AMr. Hale spends every single day working in the garden.
2. BThe house was cleaned the day before.
3. CThe house has not been cared for in some time.
4. DMr. Hale has just moved into the house.

“The cake looked perfect, but when Ben cut into it, the middle was still runny.” What can you infer?

1. AThe cake was baked too long.
2. BThe cake was not baked long enough.
3. CBen forgot to add the eggs to the mix.
4. DThe cake had too much flour.

“The whale is the largest animal on Earth. Some blue whales are longer than two buses parked end to end.” Why does the author compare whales to buses?

1. ATo suggest that buses are bigger than whales
2. BTo help readers picture the whale’s great size
3. CTo show that whales are as fast as buses
4. DTo explain how whales travel

“The Smiths used 300 kWh of electricity in June. After installing solar panels in July, their bill showed 180 kWh used from the grid in July.” By what percentage did their use of grid electricity fall?

1. A60%
2. B12%
3. C40%
4. D120%

The author writes: “Either we close the old swimming pool, or the town will go bankrupt.” What is the flaw in this statement?

1. AIt agrees with both sides of the debate.
2. BIt gives too many reasons for closing the pool.
3. CIt presents only two options when others exist.
4. DIt uses figures that are clearly out of date.