उत्तरों सहित पठन बोध (प्रवेश परीक्षाएँ) वर्कशीट

The cheetah is the fastest land animal. It can reach speeds of about 100 km/h, but only for short bursts of around 30 seconds. What limits the cheetah’s top speed?

1. AIt is much heavier than other big cats.
2. BIt can only keep it up for short bursts.
3. CIt runs only at night.
4. DIt can only run on grass.

The skin is the largest organ of the body. It protects us from germs, helps keep our temperature steady and lets us feel touch, heat and pain. Which job of the skin is NOT mentioned in the passage?

1. ALetting us feel touch
2. BProtecting us from germs
3. CKeeping temperature steady
4. DMaking red blood cells

Many people think goldfish have a memory of only three seconds. In fact, studies have shown that goldfish can remember things for months and can even be trained to respond to sounds. What does the passage say about goldfish?

1. AThey can remember things for months.
2. BThey can remember things for three seconds only.
3. CThey cannot learn anything at all.
4. DThey forget sounds very quickly.

“Before the nurse entered the isolation room, she put on a gown, gloves and a mask. When she left, she removed them and washed her hands.” What is the most likely reason for these steps?

1. ATo keep the patient warm and comfortable
2. BTo prevent the spread of infection
3. CTo keep her uniform clean for lunch
4. DTo follow a dress code for visitors

“The volunteer firefighters train every Tuesday evening, even though most of them have full-time jobs during the day.” What does this detail show about the volunteers?

1. AThey are paid well for training.
2. BThey have no jobs during the day.
3. CThey are committed to the role.
4. DThey train only once a year.

“Tara volunteered to stay late, helped a new colleague with her first report and never complained about the extra work.” Which word best describes Tara?

1. AHelpful
2. BLazy
3. CSelfish
4. DRude

The author writes: “All of my neighbours who drink coffee are energetic. So coffee must give everyone energy.” What is the flaw in this reasoning?

1. AIt does not mention the price of coffee.
2. BIt uses facts instead of personal opinions.
3. CIt gives too many examples to be useful.
4. DIt generalises from a small, unusual group.

“The kettle whistled, but Sarah did not move. She was staring at the letter in her hands, reading the same line again and again.” What can you infer?

1. AThe letter contains news that has shocked her.
2. BSarah is waiting for the tea to cool down.
3. CSarah cannot hear the kettle whistling in the kitchen.
4. DThe letter is a shopping list for the week.