Lista de exercícios de Compreensão de leitura (provas de admissão) com respostas

A label on a bottle of cough syrup reads: “Adults and children 12 years and over: 10 mL every 4 hours. Do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours. Children under 12: ask a doctor.” What is the largest number of doses an adult may take in 24 hours?

1. A4
2. B12
3. C10
4. D6

“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 name of his street
2. BThe time of day he walked
3. CThe colour of his long winter coat
4. DHis wrinkled, spotted hands and his cane

“Nora’s little brother was so exhausted after the party that he fell asleep in the car before they left the driveway.” What does “exhausted” mean?

1. AVery bored
2. BVery excited
3. CVery tired
4. DVery hungry

“Some people say that cats are unfriendly. My cat, Pepper, waits by the door every evening and sits on my lap while I read.” How does the writer use Pepper?

1. AAs a reason to buy a new cat
2. BAs a description of how to train a cat
3. CAs proof that all cats are unfriendly
4. DAs an example that goes against the claim

Passage: “Coral reefs are sometimes called the rainforests of the sea.” Why might coral reefs be compared to rainforests?

1. ABoth are made mainly of tall trees.
2. BBoth are home to a great variety of life.
3. CBoth receive a lot of rain.
4. DBoth are found only on mountains.

Grace wanted a dog, but her apartment did not allow pets. She began volunteering at an animal shelter on weekends, walking and feeding the dogs. What can you infer about why Grace volunteered?

1. AShe was paid to work at the shelter.
2. BShe wanted to move to a new apartment.
3. CShe was afraid of dogs.
4. DShe wanted to spend time with dogs.

“The marathon was a test of will as much as of strength. By mile 20, Ana’s legs burned, but she pictured her mother waiting at the finish line and kept going.” What does the phrase “a test of will” mean here?

1. AA test of how fast her legs are
2. BA written exam about running
3. CA legal document about property
4. DA challenge of determination

Passage A: “Hospital food should be cooked fresh on site to improve taste.” Passage B: “Cooking on site costs more and needs more kitchen staff.” Which question would best help decide between the two views?

1. AWhen was the hospital kitchen first built?
2. BDo the benefits justify the extra cost?
3. CHow many patients like to eat breakfast?
4. DWhat colour are the hospital’s food trays?