उत्तरों सहित पठन बोध (प्रवेश परीक्षाएँ) वर्कशीट

Earthworms help gardens. As they tunnel through the soil, they let in air and water. Their waste also adds nutrients that plants need. According to the passage, how do earthworms help plants?

1. AThey carry seeds to new parts of the garden.
2. BThey let air and water into the soil.
3. CThey eat the insects that harm plant leaves.
4. DThey keep the soil dry during heavy rain.

“Kevin is the tallest boy in the class. He often helps the teacher reach things on the top shelf.” Why does Kevin often help the teacher?

1. AHe is the oldest boy in the class.
2. BHe is the teacher’s son.
3. CHe wants to sit near the shelf.
4. DHe is tall enough to reach high shelves.

Many animals are active at night and sleep during the day. These animals are called nocturnal. Owls, bats and foxes are examples of nocturnal animals. What does “nocturnal” mean?

1. ASleeping all winter
2. BLiving in water
3. CEating only plants
4. DActive at night

“Sound travels as vibrations. It moves faster through water than through air, and faster still through solids such as steel.” Through which material does sound travel fastest, according to the passage?

1. AAir
2. BEmpty space
3. CSteel
4. DWater

“Last summer, the town held its first food festival. More than 5000 people came, and the local restaurants sold out of food by evening. The mayor has already announced a second festival for next year.” Why most likely did the mayor announce a second festival?

1. AThe town wanted to replace its restaurants.
2. BThe restaurants asked to close for the summer.
3. CThe first festival was a big success.
4. DFew people came to the first festival.

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

“The hospital cut its use of paper by 40 percent after switching to electronic records. Staff said finding patient information became faster. A few older staff members needed extra training.” Which statement is best supported?

1. AThe switch made finding information slower.
2. BEvery member of staff needed extra training.
3. CThe switch increased the amount of paper used.
4. DThe switch had benefits but also required some training.

“Hannah had always been the first to raise her hand. Since the accident, she sat at the back of the room and rarely spoke.” What does the contrast suggest?

1. AThe accident changed Hannah’s behaviour.
2. BHannah was always shy and quiet.
3. CHannah moved to a new school after the accident.
4. DHannah enjoyed sitting at the back.