उत्तरों सहित पठन बोध (प्रवेश परीक्षाएँ) वर्कशीट

Carrots grow underground. The part we eat is the root, which stores food for the plant. Carrots are rich in vitamin A, which is important for eyesight. Which part of the carrot plant do we eat?

1. AThe seeds
2. BThe root
3. CThe flower
4. DThe leaves

Drinking enough water helps the body control its temperature. Water also carries nutrients to cells and removes waste through the kidneys. Many adults need about two litres of fluid a day, and more in hot weather. According to the passage, how does water help remove waste?

1. AThrough the kidneys
2. BThrough the skin only
3. CBy carrying nutrients to cells
4. DBy lowering the temperature of the cells

“The classroom was as quiet as a mouse while the students took their test.” What does the phrase “as quiet as a mouse” tell us?

1. AA mouse was in the room.
2. BThe students were scared of mice.
3. CThe room was very quiet.
4. DThe test was about small animals.

Vaccines train the immune system to recognise a germ without causing the disease. Later, if the real germ enters the body, the immune system can respond faster. Which statement best summarises the passage?

1. AVaccines cause a mild form of every disease.
2. BVaccines work only after a person is already sick with the disease.
3. CVaccines replace the immune system completely.
4. DVaccines prepare the immune system to fight a germ quickly.

Many people believe that cracking your knuckles causes arthritis. However, several studies have compared people who crack their knuckles with people who do not and found no difference in arthritis rates. What is the author’s main purpose?

1. ATo correct a common belief using evidence
2. BTo persuade readers to crack their knuckles
3. CTo explain how arthritis is treated
4. DTo describe how joints make a cracking sound

“The pharmacist asked Mrs. Kim whether she took any other medicines, including vitamins and herbal products, before giving her the new prescription.” Why did the pharmacist most likely ask this?

1. ATo decide the colour of the medicine label
2. BTo sell her more vitamins
3. CTo check for possible interactions
4. DTo find out her date of birth

The author writes: “Every new technology has met resistance. People once feared that trains would make passengers ill. Today, few people fear trains.” What is the author most likely suggesting?

1. APeople should be afraid of all new technology.
2. BFears about new technology often fade over time.
3. CTrains are no longer used by many people today.
4. DTrains really did make many of their passengers ill.

The author writes: “Our school’s new start time of 9 a.m. instead of 8 a.m. has been a success. Attendance is up, and students say they feel more awake. A few parents have complained about later pick-ups.” Which statement best summarises the passage?

1. AParents and students all dislike the later start.
2. BThe later start helps students, but some parents object.
3. CThe later start has failed, and attendance has fallen sharply.
4. DThe school plans to start even earlier next year.