Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

An allergy is when the body’s immune system reacts to something that is usually harmless, such as pollen, dust or certain foods. Common signs include sneezing, itching and a rash. Which is given as an example of something that can cause an allergy?

1. AWater
2. BPollen
3. COxygen
4. DSunshine

Starfish, also called sea stars, live in the ocean. If a starfish loses an arm, it can often grow a new one over time. What can a starfish often do if it loses an arm?

1. ALive on dry land
2. BChange its colour
3. CSwim much faster
4. DGrow a new one

A caption under a photograph reads: “Nurses at City Hospital practise CPR on training dummies during a monthly class.” What does the photograph most likely show?

1. ANurses practising CPR on dummies in a class
2. BDoctors performing a real operation
3. CPatients waiting in a hospital lobby
4. DA nurse giving a school talk

“The old lighthouse keeper climbed the 120 steps every evening to light the lamp, even when his knees ached, because ships depended on him.” What motivates the lighthouse keeper?

1. AA fear of being alone at night
2. BA wish to exercise his knees
3. CA sense of duty to the ships
4. DA plan to sell the lighthouse

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.

“Mobile clinics now travel to farming villages twice a month. Before, people had to travel three hours to the nearest doctor.” What is the main benefit of the mobile clinics?

1. ALower prices for farm products
2. BMore jobs for the farmers
3. CEasier access to health care
4. DFaster travel to the city

A survey on a fitness website asked visitors, “How many days a week do you exercise?” Most answered five or more. The website reported, “Most adults exercise five days a week.” Why is this conclusion questionable?

1. AExercise was not defined by the website.
2. BThe survey asked too many different questions.
3. CExercise cannot be measured in days per week.
4. DVisitors to a fitness site are not typical adults.

Read the two statements. Statement 1: “Walking 30 minutes a day lowers the risk of heart disease.” Statement 2: “Walking is the most enjoyable form of exercise.” Which is true?

1. ABoth statements are proven facts.
2. BBoth statements are opinions.
3. CStatement 1 is an opinion; Statement 2 is a fact.
4. DStatement 1 can be tested; Statement 2 is an opinion.