उत्तरों सहित पठन बोध (प्रवेश परीक्षाएँ) वर्कशीट

When a hedgehog is frightened, it rolls into a tight ball. Its sharp spines then stick out in all directions, protecting its soft belly. What does a hedgehog do when it is frightened?

1. AIt rolls into a ball.
2. BIt runs into water.
3. CIt climbs a tree.
4. DIt calls loudly.

Koalas live in eastern Australia. They eat mainly the leaves of eucalyptus trees and sleep for many hours each day. What do koalas mainly eat?

1. AEucalyptus leaves
2. BBamboo shoots
3. CSmall insects and worms
4. DGrass and seeds

“Mr. Jones checked the oven, turned off the lights and locked the front door before going to bed.” What did Mr. Jones do last?

1. AHe checked the oven.
2. BHe went to bed.
3. CHe turned off the lights.
4. DHe locked the back door.

“The nurse spoke softly, held the boy’s hand and explained each step before she gave the injection.” Which word best describes the nurse’s manner?

1. ARushed
2. BGentle
3. CBored
4. DStrict

Wetlands such as marshes and swamps act like natural sponges. They soak up rainwater and release it slowly, which reduces flooding downstream. They also filter pollution from the water. Which sentence best summarises the passage?

1. AWetlands are found only near the ocean.
2. BWetlands cause flooding after heavy rain.
3. CSwamps are more useful than marshes.
4. DWetlands reduce flooding and clean water.

“The old lighthouse keeper climbed the 120 steps every evening to light the lamp, even when his knees ached, because ships depended on him.” What motivates the lighthouse keeper?

1. AA wish to exercise his knees
2. BA sense of duty to the ships
3. CA plan to sell the lighthouse
4. DA fear of being alone at night

“The new treatment is promising,” the researcher said, “but our trial included only 40 patients, all of them under 50. We cannot yet say whether it works for older adults.” What can you infer about the researcher’s view?

1. AThe treatment does not work at all.
2. BThe treatment should be given to everyone now.
3. CMore research is needed before wider use.
4. DOlder adults should never receive the treatment.

“Kim read the email twice, set her phone down and stared out of the window. Then she picked up the phone again and began to type a long reply, deleting each sentence before she finished it.” What is Kim most likely feeling?

1. AToo tired to read it
2. BBored by the email
3. CUnsure how to respond
4. DDelighted by the news