उत्तरों सहित पठन बोध (प्रवेश परीक्षाएँ) वर्कशीट

Ants live in large groups called colonies. Each colony has a queen, whose main job is to lay eggs. Worker ants find food, care for the young and protect the nest. What is the queen ant’s main job?

1. AProtecting the nest from enemies
2. BLaying eggs
3. CFinding food for the colony
4. DCaring for the young ants

Mars is called the Red Planet because its soil contains iron oxide, which gives it a reddish colour. Why is Mars called the Red Planet?

1. AIt is very close to the sun.
2. BIt has red oceans.
3. CIt has two small red moons.
4. DIts soil contains iron oxide.

“Every Sunday, the Garcia family visits the farmers’ market. They buy fresh bread, vegetables and eggs for the week ahead.” How often does the family visit the market?

1. AEvery day
2. BOnce a year
3. CTwice a month
4. DOnce a week

“The bridge was closed for repairs. As a result, drivers had to take a longer route into the city.” What relationship does “As a result” show?

1. ACause and effect
2. BComparison
3. CTime order or sequence
4. DContrast

“Leaves change colour in autumn because the trees stop making chlorophyll, the green pigment. As the green fades, yellow and orange pigments that were there all along become visible.” Where do the yellow and orange colours come from?

1. ANew pigments made only in autumn
2. BCold night air that paints the leaves
3. CSunlight that burns the green away
4. DPigments already present in the leaves

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

A parking garage charges “$3 for the first hour and $2 for each additional hour or part of an hour.” A visitor parks for 3 hours and 20 minutes. How much does the visitor pay?

1. A$11
2. B$10
3. C$7
4. D$9

“Ten patients tried a new sleep app. Eight said they slept better. The app company now claims: ‘Proven to cure insomnia!’” Why is the claim not justified?

1. ATen self-reports without a comparison group prove little.
2. BThe app should have been tested on one patient.
3. CSleep apps cannot be used by patients at home.
4. DEight out of ten is less than half of the patients.