उत्तरों सहित पठन बोध (प्रवेश परीक्षाएँ) वर्कशीट

“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. ATwice a month
2. BOnce a year
3. COnce a week
4. DEvery day

A label on a jar of jam reads: “Once opened, keep in the fridge and use within 4 weeks.” Where should the jam be kept after opening?

1. AIn the fridge
2. BIn the freezer only
3. COn a sunny windowsill
4. DIn a warm cupboard

Volcanoes can be active, dormant or extinct. An active volcano has erupted recently or may erupt soon. A dormant volcano has not erupted for a long time but could erupt again. An extinct volcano is not expected to erupt again. What is a dormant volcano?

1. AOne that is erupting at this moment
2. BOne that is quiet but could erupt again
3. COne that will never erupt again
4. DOne that is found under the ocean

“The vet told the Lees that their dog was overweight. She advised smaller meals, fewer treats and a longer walk each day.” What can you conclude about the vet’s advice?

1. AIt aims to help the dog lose weight.
2. BIt aims to cure the dog’s fear of walks.
3. CIt aims to teach the dog new tricks.
4. DIt aims to help the dog gain weight.

Unlike most fish, the salmon is born in fresh water, travels to the ocean to grow and then returns to the same river to lay its eggs. Which choice best summarises the passage?

1. ASalmon move between rivers and the ocean during their lives.
2. BSalmon are born in the ocean and later die in fresh-water rivers.
3. CSalmon spend their whole lives in the ocean.
4. DSalmon are the only fish that lay eggs.

“Using phones and tablets late at night may make it harder to fall asleep. Experts suggest putting screens away about an hour before bed.” Which person is following the experts’ advice?

1. ABen, who scrolls his phone until midnight
2. BCara, who watches videos on her tablet in bed
3. CAna, who reads a paper book for the last hour
4. DDan, who plays games until he falls asleep

The author writes: “Some argue that we should spend money on space exploration only after solving problems on Earth. But research for space has led to inventions used in medicine and everyday life.” What is the purpose of the second sentence?

1. ATo agree that Earth’s problems come first
2. BTo show that space research also benefits Earth
3. CTo explain how rockets are built
4. DTo argue that space travel should end

A table described in a report shows the number of flu cases at a clinic: October 12, November 30, December 54, January 41. Which statement does the data support?

1. ACases increased every month from October to January.
2. BCases peaked in December and then decreased.
3. CJanuary had the most cases.
4. DCases were the same in November and January.