उत्तरों सहित पठन बोध (प्रवेश परीक्षाएँ) वर्कशीट

Blood contains several kinds of cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen around the body. White blood cells help fight infection. Platelets help the blood to clot when you are cut. Which cells help fight infection?

1. ARed blood cells
2. BWhite blood cells
3. CNerve cells in the blood
4. DPlatelets

Some plants, like the cactus, store water in their thick stems. This helps them survive in deserts, where rain may not fall for months. How do cactus plants survive in the desert?

1. AThey grow only near rivers.
2. BThey store water in their thick stems.
3. CThey need rain every day.
4. DThey lose their thick stems in the hot summer.

A parking sign reads: “No parking 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday. Parking allowed at all times on weekends.” When may a driver park here?

1. AOn a Friday at 9 a.m.
2. BOn a Wednesday at 3 p.m.
3. COn a Saturday at noon
4. DOn a Monday at 10 a.m.

“Despite his fear of heights, Leo climbed the tall ladder to rescue the kitten stuck on the roof.” What does this show about Leo?

1. AHe was not afraid of heights at all.
2. BHe was annoyed by the noisy kitten on the roof.
3. CHe wanted to fix the broken roof.
4. DHe was brave enough to face his fear.

“Unlike the noisy city where she grew up, the village was so quiet that Maya could hear the stream from her bedroom.” What contrast does the author draw?

1. ABetween Maya and her bedroom
2. BBetween the stream and the river
3. CBetween early morning and late evening
4. DBetween city noise and village quiet

Passage: “Cycling to work saves money on fuel and parking. It also gives regular exercise and produces no exhaust fumes.” Which title fits the passage best?

1. AA History of the Bicycle
2. BThe Dangers of City Traffic
3. CBenefits of Cycling to Work
4. DHow to Repair a Bicycle

A survey asked 50 people leaving a fast-food restaurant about their favourite meal. Most said burgers. The writer concluded that burgers are the favourite meal of people in the country. What is the main flaw?

1. AThe question was about the wrong topic.
2. BBurgers are not a type of meal.
3. CFifty people is far too many for a survey.
4. DThe sample does not represent the whole country.

“Emma had practised her speech for weeks. When she stood before the crowd, her hands trembled, but her voice came out clear and strong.” Which statement best describes Emma at that moment?

1. AAngry at the crowd for watching her so closely
2. BUnprepared and unsure of her words
3. CCalm and completely without fear
4. DNervous inside but still able to speak well