उत्तरों सहित पठन बोध (प्रवेश परीक्षाएँ) वर्कशीट

Magnets attract objects made of iron, such as nails and paper clips. They do not attract wood, plastic or paper. Which object would a magnet attract?

1. AA plastic cup
2. BA sheet of paper
3. CA wooden spoon
4. DAn iron nail

“Ellie’s room was a mess. Clothes covered the floor, books were piled on the bed and her shoes were under the desk.” What is the main idea?

1. AEllie had many shoes.
2. BEllie had moved house.
3. CEllie’s room was untidy.
4. DEllie read in bed.

Digestion begins in the mouth. As you chew, saliva starts to break down some of the food, and your tongue helps form it into a ball that you can swallow. Where does digestion begin?

1. AIn the mouth
2. BIn the large intestine
3. CIn the liver and gallbladder
4. DIn the stomach

“Despite the heavy rain, more than 500 runners finished the charity race, raising over $20 000 for the children’s hospital.” What does “despite” show in this sentence?

1. AThe heavy rain caused the race to be cancelled.
2. BThe runners were paid to run in the rain.
3. CThe money was raised because of the rain.
4. DThe runners finished even though the weather was bad.

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

Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas. It helps glucose move from the blood into cells, where it is used for energy. In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas makes little or no insulin. What would most likely happen to blood glucose in untreated type 1 diabetes?

1. AIt would rise, because less glucose can enter the cells.
2. BIt would stay normal, because insulin is not needed for glucose.
3. CIt would fall, because the cells use more glucose.
4. DIt would turn into insulin in the pancreas.

Paula wrote: “Our hospital cafeteria now offers more fresh fruit and fewer fried foods. Since the change, sales of fruit have doubled. Clearly, every employee is now eating a healthy diet.” Why is Paula’s last statement not well supported?

1. AFruit sales actually went down after the cafeteria changed its menu.
2. BFried foods are healthier than fresh fruit.
3. CThe cafeteria did not change its menu at all.
4. DHigher fruit sales do not show what every employee eats.

A report states: “Since the hospital began offering flu vaccines to all staff, staff sick days in winter have fallen by a third. Other hospitals in the region did not see this drop.” Why is the second sentence important?

1. AIt shows that other hospitals also offered the vaccine.
2. BIt shows that sick days rose at this hospital.
3. CIt proves that the vaccine prevents all winter illnesses in staff.
4. DIt makes a general winter change an unlikely cause.