उत्तरों सहित पठन बोध (प्रवेश परीक्षाएँ) वर्कशीट

Elephants use their trunks for many tasks. They breathe and smell through them, pick up food, drink water and even greet other elephants. What is the main idea of the passage?

1. AAn elephant’s trunk has many uses.
2. BElephants drink a lot of water.
3. CElephants greet one another often.
4. DElephants have a strong sense of smell.

The first Olympic Games were held in ancient Greece, in a place called Olympia. The modern Olympic Games began in 1896 in Athens. Where were the first modern Olympic Games held?

1. AOlympia
2. BRome
3. CAthens
4. DParis

Spiders are not insects. Insects have six legs and three body parts, but spiders have eight legs and two body parts. How are spiders different from insects?

1. ASpiders can fly, but insects cannot.
2. BSpiders are larger than all insects.
3. CSpiders have six legs and three body parts.
4. DSpiders have eight legs and two body parts.

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

Some birds, such as Arctic terns, migrate thousands of kilometres every year. Scientists think birds find their way using the sun, the stars and Earth’s magnetic field. Which word best describes the scientists’ explanation?

1. AUncertain
2. BHumorous
3. CUnimportant
4. DProven

“The city council voted to build a new library. Construction will begin in March and should take about eighteen months.” If construction begins in March this year, about when should it finish?

1. AIn September of next year
2. BIn March of next year
3. CIn March two years from now
4. DIn September this year

“The kettle whistled, but Sarah did not move. She was staring at the letter in her hands, reading the same line again and again.” What can you infer?

1. ASarah is waiting for the tea to cool down.
2. BSarah cannot hear the kettle whistling in the kitchen.
3. CThe letter contains news that has shocked her.
4. DThe letter is a shopping list for the week.

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