解答つき読解（入学試験）ワークシート

Earthworms help gardens. As they tunnel through the soil, they let in air and water. Their waste also adds nutrients that plants need. According to the passage, how do earthworms help plants?

1. AThey carry seeds to new parts of the garden.
2. BThey let air and water into the soil.
3. CThey keep the soil dry during heavy rain.
4. DThey eat the insects that harm plant leaves.

Elephants use their trunks for many tasks. They breathe and smell through them, pick up food, drink water and even greet other elephants. What is the main idea of the passage?

1. AAn elephant’s trunk has many uses.
2. BElephants have a strong sense of smell.
3. CElephants greet one another often.
4. DElephants drink a lot of water.

“The baby was so tiny that she fit in the palm of her father’s hand.” What does “tiny” mean?

1. AVery small
2. BVery heavy
3. CVery sleepy
4. DVery loud

The human body has about 206 bones in adulthood. Babies are born with about 270, but many of them fuse together as the child grows. Why do adults have fewer bones than babies?

1. AAdults break and lose some bones.
2. BBabies lose bones when they fall.
3. CSome bones fuse together during growth.
4. DBones dissolve when a person stops growing.

An advertisement says: “Everyone is switching to SparkleSmile toothpaste. Don’t be the only one left behind!” Which technique is the advertisement using?

1. AComparing the price with other toothpastes
2. BQuoting a dentist’s expert advice
3. CUrging people to follow the crowd
4. DDescribing the ingredients in detail

“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 teach the dog new tricks.
3. CIt aims to cure the dog’s fear of walks.
4. DIt aims to help the dog gain weight.

“The phone rang at 3 a.m. Lena’s heart pounded as she reached for it, already imagining the worst.” What does the author suggest by “already imagining the worst”?

1. ALena was excited about a surprise.
2. BLena expected bad news.
3. CLena knew who was calling.
4. DLena was annoyed by a wrong number.

Clinic hours: “Mon–Thu 8 a.m.–8 p.m.; Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–noon; Sun closed. Walk-in patients are seen until one hour before closing.” What is the latest time a walk-in patient can be seen on a Friday?

1. A11 a.m.
2. B7 p.m.
3. C4 p.m.
4. D5 p.m.