उत्तरों सहित पठन बोध (प्रवेश परीक्षाएँ) वर्कशीट

Lightning is a giant spark of electricity in the sky. Thunder is the sound made when lightning heats the air very quickly. What makes the sound of thunder?

1. ALightning heating the air very quickly
2. BRain hitting the ground very hard
3. CClouds bumping into each other
4. DStrong wind blowing through trees

A volunteer schedule reads: “Morning shift 8–12: Jo, Raj. Afternoon shift 12–4: Ken, Lily. Evening shift 4–8: Jo, Mia.” Who works two shifts?

1. AKen
2. BRaj
3. CJo
4. DMia

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

“The new teacher wrote her name on the board, smiled and said, ‘Let’s start by learning one interesting fact about each of you.’” What can you infer about the teacher’s goal?

1. AShe wants to get to know her students.
2. BShe wants to finish the lesson early.
3. CShe wants to test the students’ spelling.
4. DShe wants the students to stay silent.

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

Passage: “Coral reefs are sometimes called the rainforests of the sea.” Why might coral reefs be compared to rainforests?

1. ABoth are made mainly of tall trees.
2. BBoth are found only on mountains.
3. CBoth receive a lot of rain.
4. DBoth are home to a great variety of life.

Passage A: “The museum should be free so everyone can enjoy it.” Passage B: “If the museum is free, it may not have money to care for its collection.” What concern does Passage B raise?

1. AThe museum’s opening hours on Sundays
2. BThe quality of the museum’s café
3. CFunding for upkeep of the collection
4. DToo many visitors breaking the rules

The author writes: “Since the city put up speed cameras, the number of crashes has fallen. The cameras also earned the city a lot of money in fines. Critics say this proves the cameras are only about money.” Why is the critics’ conclusion weak?

1. AEarning money does not rule out improving safety.
2. BCrashes increased after the cameras went up.
3. CThe cameras did not collect any money at all.
4. DThe critics do not live in the city.