उत्तरों सहित पठन बोध (प्रवेश परीक्षाएँ) वर्कशीट

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. AAthens
2. BRome
3. CParis
4. DOlympia

Many animals are active at night and sleep during the day. These animals are called nocturnal. Owls, bats and foxes are examples of nocturnal animals. What does “nocturnal” mean?

1. AActive at night
2. BSleeping all winter
3. CLiving in water
4. DEating only plants

Sam’s note to his roommate said: “Gone to the gym. Back at 6. Please take the chicken out of the freezer.” What does Sam want his roommate to do?

1. AMeet him at the gym at 6 for a workout
2. BBuy more chicken at the shop
3. CTake the chicken out of the freezer
4. DCook dinner before he returns

“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

“Ravi and his sister argued about which film to watch. In the end, they agreed to watch his choice tonight and hers tomorrow.” How was the conflict resolved?

1. ARavi’s sister chose both films.
2. BThey compromised and took turns.
3. CThey decided not to watch any film.
4. DTheir parents chose a different film.

“Sound travels as vibrations. It moves faster through water than through air, and faster still through solids such as steel.” Through which material does sound travel fastest, according to the passage?

1. AWater
2. BSteel
3. CEmpty space
4. DAir

The author writes: “Many people skip the flu vaccine because they believe it can give them the flu. The injected vaccine contains no live virus, so it cannot cause the illness. Mild soreness or a low temperature for a day is a normal sign that the body is building protection.” What is the purpose of the last sentence?

1. ATo argue that the vaccine causes the flu
2. BTo explain that mild side effects are not the flu
3. CTo list the symptoms of severe flu
4. DTo advise people to skip the vaccine if they feel unwell

“I trust this brand because it is the most reliable, and I know it is the most reliable because I trust it.” What is wrong with this reasoning?

1. AIt compares two different brands unfairly.
2. BIt goes in a circle without real evidence.
3. CIt relies on an expert’s opinion.
4. DIt uses too many statistics to be clear.