Werkblad Leesvaardigheid (toelatingsexamens) met antwoorden

“The old man’s hands were wrinkled and spotted, and he walked with a cane.” Which detail tells you that the man is old?

1. AThe time of day he walked
2. BHis wrinkled, spotted hands and his cane
3. CThe colour of his long winter coat
4. DThe name of his street

Exercise makes the heart beat faster. This sends more blood and oxygen to the muscles that are working. Why does the heart beat faster during exercise?

1. ATo help the body fall asleep
2. BTo slow down breathing
3. CTo cool down the skin quickly
4. DTo send more oxygen to working muscles

Lightning is a giant spark of electricity in the sky. Thunder is the sound made when lightning heats the air very quickly. What makes the sound of thunder?

1. AStrong wind blowing through trees
2. BLightning heating the air very quickly
3. CClouds bumping into each other
4. DRain hitting the ground very hard

“Of all the jobs on the farm, Leo liked feeding the calves best. He even woke up early on weekends to feed them.” Which detail supports the idea that Leo enjoys feeding the calves?

1. AThere were many different jobs to do on the farm.
2. BHe even woke up early on weekends to feed them.
3. CLeo lived with his family.
4. DThe calves lived on the farm with other animals.

“Marco checked the weather report three times, packed an extra jacket and put an umbrella by the door the night before the school trip.” What can you infer about Marco?

1. AHe does not really want to go on the school trip.
2. BHe thinks the trip will be sunny and warm.
3. CHe expects bad weather and likes to be prepared.
4. DHe has forgotten the date of the school trip.

Paragraph: “Exercise has many benefits. It strengthens the heart and lungs. It helps control weight. It can also improve mood and sleep.” Which sentence is the topic sentence?

1. AIt strengthens the heart and lungs.
2. BExercise has many benefits.
3. CIt can also improve mood and sleep.
4. DIt helps control weight.

“When the power went out, Grandpa calmly lit the candles, found the radio and told us stories about storms from his childhood.” Which word best describes Grandpa?

1. AForgetful
2. BImpatient
3. CComposed
4. DFrightened

Read the sentences: (1) Finally, the nurse records the result. (2) First, the nurse washes her hands. (3) Next, she places the thermometer under the patient’s tongue. (4) Then she waits for the beep and reads the number. Which order is correct?

1. A1, 2, 3, 4
2. B3, 2, 4, 1
3. C2, 4, 3, 1
4. D2, 3, 4, 1