उत्तरों सहित पठन बोध (प्रवेश परीक्षाएँ) वर्कशीट

A textbook chapter has these headings: “What Is an Earthquake?”, “Why Earthquakes Happen”, “How to Stay Safe”. Under which heading would you look for advice on what to do during an earthquake?

1. AWhy Earthquakes Happen
2. BHow to Stay Safe
3. CThe glossary at the back of the book
4. DWhat Is an Earthquake?

“Nora’s little brother was so exhausted after the party that he fell asleep in the car before they left the driveway.” What does “exhausted” mean?

1. AVery hungry
2. BVery bored
3. CVery tired
4. DVery excited

When Leo opened the door, the kitchen was full of smoke and the smoke alarm was beeping. A pan was still on the stove. What most likely happened?

1. AA window had been left open.
2. BFood on the stove had burned.
3. CThe alarm was being tested by the landlord.
4. DLeo had cleaned the kitchen.

Survey results: “Of 100 hospital visitors asked, 65 said parking was hard to find, 20 said it was easy, and 15 had no opinion.” Which conclusion is supported?

1. AMost visitors asked found parking hard to find.
2. BOnly a few visitors found parking hard to find.
3. CParking at the hospital is free.
4. DAll visitors had an opinion about parking.

“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. BSunlight that burns the green away
3. CPigments already present in the leaves
4. DCold night air that paints the leaves

“The new staff canteen has more seats and longer opening hours. However, the prices have gone up, and some staff now bring lunch from home.” What is the most likely reason some staff bring lunch from home?

1. AThe canteen has become more expensive.
2. BThe canteen closes earlier than before.
3. CThe canteen serves only breakfast.
4. DThe canteen has too few seats now.

“Hospital A has 20 nurses for 100 patients. Hospital B has 15 nurses for 50 patients.” Which statement is correct?

1. AHospital A has more nurses per patient.
2. BBoth hospitals have the same ratio.
3. CHospital B has more nurses per patient.
4. DHospital A has fewer patients per nurse.

“Unlike her older brother, who argued about everything, Mina listened carefully, asked questions and only then shared her view.” Which word best describes Mina?

1. ASilent
2. BThoughtful
3. CCareless
4. DStubborn