उत्तरों सहित पठन बोध (प्रवेश परीक्षाएँ) वर्कशीट

Snakes flick their tongues in and out to pick up scents from the air. This helps them find food and sense danger. Why do snakes flick their tongues?

1. ATo clean dust off their faces and eyes
2. BTo cool their bodies down
3. CTo pick up scents from the air around them
4. DTo warn other snakes away

The tides in the ocean rise and fall mainly because of the pull of the moon’s gravity on Earth’s water. What mainly causes the tides?

1. AThe pull of the moon’s gravity
2. BStrong winds over the ocean
3. CRivers flowing into the sea
4. DHeat from the sun on the water

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

The author writes: “Some people say reading on screens is just as good as reading on paper. However, several studies suggest that readers remember long texts slightly better on paper.” What is the author’s point?

1. APaper may help people remember long texts.
2. BPeople always remember more from screens.
3. CScreens should never be used for reading.
4. DReading has no effect on memory at all.

“Remember to take your medicine,” Mr. Okafor’s daughter called as she left. He nodded, but an hour later the pill was still on the kitchen table next to his untouched glass of water. What can you infer?

1. AMr. Okafor forgot or chose not to take his medicine.
2. BMr. Okafor took two pills instead of one.
3. CThe medicine had already been taken.
4. DHis daughter took the medicine with her.

“Smoking harms almost every organ in the body. It raises the risk of lung cancer, heart disease and stroke. Quitting at any age brings health benefits.” What is the author’s main message?

1. AOnly older people are harmed by smoking.
2. BQuitting smoking is helpful only for young people.
3. CSmoking is harmful, and quitting helps at any age.
4. DSmoking affects the lungs but no other organs.

A report says: “In 2020, the clinic saw 400 patients with asthma. In 2023, it saw 600.” Which conclusion is best supported?

1. AThe clinic saw twice as many asthma patients in 2023.
2. BThe clinic’s treatment of asthma has become worse.
3. CAsthma has become more common nationwide.
4. DThe clinic saw 50 percent more asthma patients in 2023.

The author writes: “Some argue that we should spend money on space exploration only after solving problems on Earth. But research for space has led to inventions used in medicine and everyday life.” What is the purpose of the second sentence?

1. ATo show that space research also benefits Earth
2. BTo agree that Earth’s problems come first
3. CTo argue that space travel should end
4. DTo explain how rockets are built