उत्तरों सहित पठन बोध (प्रवेश परीक्षाएँ) वर्कशीट

“The puppy was curious about everything. It sniffed the shoes, poked its nose into the bag and chased a leaf across the garden.” What does “curious” mean?

1. AEager to explore
2. BUnfriendly to people
3. CAfraid of new things
4. DReady to sleep

Bamboo is one of the fastest-growing plants in the world. It is a type of grass, even though some kinds grow as tall as trees. What type of plant is bamboo?

1. AA type of tree
2. BA type of flower
3. CA type of moss
4. DA type of grass

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

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

In 1928 Alexander Fleming returned from holiday and noticed that mould had grown on one of his bacteria dishes. Around the mould, the bacteria had died. This led to the discovery of penicillin. What led Fleming to discover penicillin?

1. AHe was trying to grow mould on purpose.
2. BHe tested many chemicals on bacteria in 1928.
3. CHe found penicillin in a book while on holiday.
4. DHe noticed that bacteria near a mould had died.

“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. AThey compromised and took turns.
2. BTheir parents chose a different film.
3. CRavi’s sister chose both films.
4. DThey decided not to watch any film.

The author writes: “A famous actor says she uses Glow cream every day, so it must be good for your skin.” Why is this weak evidence?

1. AFame is not expertise in skin care.
2. BActors never use skin cream.
3. CThe actor did not say how often she used it.
4. DSkin cream can only be sold by doctors.

Read the two statements. Statement 1: “Walking 30 minutes a day lowers the risk of heart disease.” Statement 2: “Walking is the most enjoyable form of exercise.” Which is true?

1. ABoth statements are proven facts.
2. BStatement 1 can be tested; Statement 2 is an opinion.
3. CBoth statements are opinions.
4. DStatement 1 is an opinion; Statement 2 is a fact.