उत्तरों सहित पठन बोध (प्रवेश परीक्षाएँ) वर्कशीट

“The old man’s hands were wrinkled and spotted, and he walked with a cane.” Which detail tells you that the man is old?

1. AThe time of day he walked
2. BThe colour of his long winter coat
3. CThe name of his street
4. DHis wrinkled, spotted hands and his cane

Exercise makes the heart beat faster. This sends more blood and oxygen to the muscles that are working. Why does the heart beat faster during exercise?

1. ATo cool down the skin quickly
2. BTo help the body fall asleep
3. CTo send more oxygen to working muscles
4. DTo slow down breathing

The word “volcano” comes from Vulcan, the Roman god of fire. A volcano is an opening in Earth’s crust through which melted rock, ash and gases escape. Where does the word “volcano” come from?

1. AThe name of a Roman god of fire
2. BThe name of a mountain in Greece
3. CA scientist who studied ash
4. DA word for melted rock

“Ella stared at the empty page. The essay was due in an hour, and she had written only her name.” How does Ella most likely feel?

1. AWorried
2. BProud
3. CAmused
4. DRelaxed

Since the city added bike lanes on Main Street two years ago, the number of cyclists on that street has tripled, and accidents involving cyclists have fallen by half. Which conclusion is best supported by the passage?

1. AMore people cycled on Main Street after the bike lanes were added.
2. BBike lanes will reduce all kinds of car accidents in every city.
3. CCyclists on Main Street no longer wear helmets.
4. DMain Street had no cyclists before the lanes.

“Unlike frogs, which have smooth, moist skin, toads usually have dry, bumpy skin. Toads also tend to spend more time on land.” What is the main purpose of the passage?

1. ATo compare frogs and toads
2. BTo explain how frogs breathe
3. CTo argue that toads make good pets
4. DTo describe where toads lay eggs

Read the two statements. Statement 1: “Walking 30 minutes a day lowers the risk of heart disease.” Statement 2: “Walking is the most enjoyable form of exercise.” Which is true?

1. ABoth statements are proven facts.
2. BBoth statements are opinions.
3. CStatement 1 can be tested; Statement 2 is an opinion.
4. DStatement 1 is an opinion; Statement 2 is a fact.

“The ward needs at least one nurse for every four patients. Tonight there are 22 patients.” What is the smallest number of nurses needed?

1. A5
2. B6
3. C7
4. D4