उत्तरों सहित पठन बोध (प्रवेश परीक्षाएँ) वर्कशीट

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. BFly long distances
3. CClimb tall trees
4. DRun fast

Last winter our town opened a new indoor pool. Since then, the number of children taking swimming lessons has doubled. What happened after the pool opened?

1. ASwimming lessons became more expensive than before.
2. BFewer adults went swimming.
3. CThe town closed its outdoor pool.
4. DTwice as many children took swimming lessons.

The Pacific is the largest and deepest ocean on Earth. It covers more area than all the land on Earth put together. What does the passage say about the Pacific Ocean?

1. AIt is the smallest and warmest ocean.
2. BIt covers more area than all the land combined.
3. CIt is the only ocean with islands.
4. DIt is shallower and colder than the Atlantic Ocean.

“Turn the oven off, then let the cake cool in the tin for ten minutes. After that, turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely before icing.” What should be done just before the cake is iced?

1. ALeave it in the tin for an hour.
2. BPut it in the fridge for ten minutes.
3. CTurn the oven back on.
4. DLet it cool completely on a wire rack.

“When the coach announced that Sam would start in the final game, Sam’s face lit up.” What does “Sam’s face lit up” mean?

1. ASam’s face turned red with anger.
2. BSam looked very happy.
3. CSam stood under a bright light.
4. DSam felt too hot to play.

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

“I have taught for 25 years,” the principal said. “I have seen many fashions come and go. But I have never seen a fashion that improved learning as much as a good night’s sleep.” What is the principal’s main point?

1. ASleep matters more than passing education trends.
2. BEducation never changes over 25 years.
3. CStudents should stay up late at night to study more.
4. DTeachers should follow every new fashion.

A survey on a fitness website asked visitors, “How many days a week do you exercise?” Most answered five or more. The website reported, “Most adults exercise five days a week.” Why is this conclusion questionable?

1. AExercise was not defined by the website.
2. BVisitors to a fitness site are not typical adults.
3. CExercise cannot be measured in days per week.
4. DThe survey asked too many different questions.