उत्तरों सहित पठन बोध (प्रवेश परीक्षाएँ) वर्कशीट

“The ancient castle stood on a hill overlooking the village.” Which word means the same as “ancient” in this sentence?

1. AVery old
2. BVery small
3. CVery tall
4. DVery modern

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

“The audience burst into applause when the young violinist finished her solo.” What does “applause” mean?

1. AClapping to show approval
2. BSilence after a sad song
3. CShouting loudly to complain
4. DLoud laughter at a joke

“The tide was coming in fast. The children, busy building their sandcastle, did not notice the water creeping closer and closer.” What is most likely to happen next?

1. AThe tide will go back out.
2. BThey will win a sandcastle prize.
3. CThey will build a castle on the cliffs.
4. DThe rising water will reach the sandcastle.

Coral reefs cover less than one percent of the ocean floor, yet they are home to about a quarter of all marine species. Warmer water can cause corals to lose the algae that feed them, a process called bleaching. What does the word “yet” signal in the first sentence?

1. AA contrast between the reefs’ small area and their many species
2. BA sequence of events in the life of a coral
3. CA cause-and-effect link between warmer water and coral bleaching
4. DAn example of a species that lives on a reef

“I can’t believe they cancelled the concert again,” Mia sighed, throwing the tickets on the table. “That’s the third time this year.” What is Mia’s tone?

1. AGrateful
2. BAmused
3. CFrustrated
4. DHopeful and calm

“Luis looked at his watch, then at the long queue, then at his watch again. Finally, he sighed, stepped out of the line and walked to the self-service machine.” What most likely motivated Luis?

1. AHe was short of time.
2. BHe enjoyed waiting in queues.
3. CHe had forgotten his wallet.
4. DHe wanted to talk to the cashier.

The author writes: “Most people in my office prefer tea to coffee. Therefore, tea is the most popular drink in the country.” What is the main flaw?

1. AOne office may not represent the country.
2. BTea and coffee contain similar amounts of water.
3. CThe author does not drink tea or coffee.
4. DCoffee is more expensive than tea.