Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

“The ancient castle stood on a hill overlooking the village.” Which word means the same as “ancient” in this sentence?

1. AVery old
2. BVery tall
3. CVery small
4. DVery modern

A recipe card says: “Serves 4. You will need 2 cups of rice, 1 onion and 3 cups of water.” How many people does the recipe serve?

1. A3
2. B1
3. C4
4. D2

A flyer reads: “Free CPR class for parents. Saturday 10 a.m. at the community centre. Bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothes.” What should people bring to the class?

1. AA water bottle
2. BA training dummy
3. CA first-aid kit
4. DA packed lunch

Paragraph: “Kiwi birds live in New Zealand. They cannot fly, even though they have small wings. Their soft feathers look more like hair. Many people enjoy hiking in New Zealand’s mountains. Kiwis come out at night to find food.” Which sentence does NOT belong in the paragraph?

1. AKiwis come out at night to find food.
2. BTheir soft feathers look more like hair.
3. CThey cannot fly, even though they have small wings.
4. DMany people enjoy hiking in New Zealand’s mountains.

“Jess studied the map carefully, then folded it and set off down the left-hand trail without hesitating.” What does “without hesitating” suggest?

1. AShe secretly wanted to go back home.
2. BShe had never seen a map.
3. CShe was lost and confused.
4. DShe was sure which way to go.

The new park is the most beautiful place in the city. It has 200 trees, a playground and a small lake. Which statement from the passage is an opinion?

1. AIt has 200 trees.
2. BIt has a small lake.
3. CIt has a playground.
4. DThe new park is the most beautiful place in the city.

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

Passage A: “Zoos protect endangered animals and teach visitors about wildlife.” Passage B: “Animals in zoos may suffer in small enclosures far from their natural homes.” Which statement would the author of Passage B most likely agree with?

1. AZoos are the best place for all animals.
2. BZoo animals need large, natural spaces.
3. CVisitors learn nothing at zoos.
4. DAll zoos give animals perfect homes.