Werkblad Leesvaardigheid (toelatingsexamens) met antwoorden

“Mr. Jones checked the oven, turned off the lights and locked the front door before going to bed.” What did Mr. Jones do last?

1. AHe locked the back door.
2. BHe turned off the lights.
3. CHe went to bed.
4. DHe checked the oven.

Ben woke up late. He jumped out of bed, put on his clothes and ran to the bus stop without eating. Why did Ben not eat breakfast?

1. AHe did not like the food in the kitchen.
2. BHe was in a hurry because he woke up late.
3. CHe was feeling too sick to eat that morning.
4. DHe had already eaten at a friend’s house.

A label on a jar of jam reads: “Once opened, keep in the fridge and use within 4 weeks.” Where should the jam be kept after opening?

1. AIn the freezer only
2. BOn a sunny windowsill
3. CIn the fridge
4. DIn a warm cupboard

“Although the hiking trail was steep and rocky, the view from the top made the climb worthwhile.” What does the author suggest?

1. AThe view was disappointing after the climb.
2. BThe hikers decided not to reach the top.
3. CThe trail was easy and flat all the way.
4. DThe view was worth the difficult climb.

“The library will close early on Friday for staff training. Books due on Friday may be returned on Saturday without a late fee.” What can a library user conclude?

1. AThe library will be closed all weekend for training.
2. BThe library will be open later than usual on Friday.
3. CAll late fees will be cancelled this month.
4. DA book due Friday can be returned Saturday at no charge.

Frogs begin life as eggs laid in water. The eggs hatch into tadpoles, which have tails and breathe with gills. Over several weeks, tadpoles grow legs, lose their tails and develop lungs. How is the passage mainly organised?

1. AAs a problem followed by a solution
2. BIn time order, describing stages of growth
3. CAs a comparison of two different animals
4. DAs an argument for and against

“When Aunt Rose saw the broken vase, she said, ‘Well, I never liked that vase anyway,’ and gave her nervous nephew a wink.” Why did Aunt Rose most likely say this?

1. ATo blame her nephew for breaking it
2. BTo put her nephew at ease
3. CTo show how angry she felt
4. DTo ask him to buy a new vase

“In the early 1900s, many cities added chlorine to drinking water. Over the following decades, deaths from diseases spread by water, such as typhoid, fell sharply.” Which conclusion is most reasonable?

1. AChlorination likely helped reduce waterborne disease.
2. BCities stopped treating water after the 1900s.
3. CTyphoid is caused by drinking too much chlorine.
4. DChlorine was the only reason that any of the deaths fell.