उत्तरों सहित पठन बोध (प्रवेश परीक्षाएँ) वर्कशीट

Plants make their own food through photosynthesis. They use sunlight, water and carbon dioxide from the air to make sugar, and they give off oxygen. What gas do plants give off during photosynthesis?

1. AOxygen
2. BWater vapour only
3. CCarbon dioxide
4. DNitrogen

The table of contents of a first-aid book lists: Chapter 1 Cuts and Scrapes, page 3; Chapter 2 Burns, page 15; Chapter 3 Broken Bones, page 27; Chapter 4 Choking, page 40. On which page does the chapter about burns begin?

1. APage 40
2. BPage 27
3. CPage 15
4. DPage 3

Snakes flick their tongues in and out to pick up scents from the air. This helps them find food and sense danger. Why do snakes flick their tongues?

1. ATo cool their bodies down
2. BTo pick up scents from the air around them
3. CTo clean dust off their faces and eyes
4. DTo warn other snakes away

“The whale is the largest animal on Earth. Some blue whales are longer than two buses parked end to end.” Why does the author compare whales to buses?

1. ATo explain how whales travel
2. BTo suggest that buses are bigger than whales
3. CTo help readers picture the whale’s great size
4. DTo show that whales are as fast as buses

“Smoking harms almost every organ in the body. It raises the risk of lung cancer, heart disease and stroke. Quitting at any age brings health benefits.” What is the author’s main message?

1. ASmoking affects the lungs but no other organs.
2. BQuitting smoking is helpful only for young people.
3. CSmoking is harmful, and quitting helps at any age.
4. DOnly older people are harmed by smoking.

“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. AAmused
2. BGrateful
3. CFrustrated
4. DHopeful and calm

A chart shows the number of patients seen in an emergency department per hour: 6 a.m. – 4; 9 a.m. – 10; noon – 12; 3 p.m. – 9; 6 p.m. – 14; 9 p.m. – 8. When would extra staff be most useful?

1. AAround 6 a.m.
2. BAround 9 p.m.
3. CAround 6 p.m.
4. DAround 3 p.m.

“While most of the class cheered at the announcement of an extra week for the project, Jamal quietly closed his laptop. He had finished his project the night before after staying up until 2 a.m.” Why did Jamal most likely react differently?

1. AHe was angry that the whole project had been cancelled.
2. BHe had not started the project yet.
3. CHe had already finished, so the extra week did not help him.
4. DHe did not hear the announcement.