Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

Blood contains several kinds of cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen around the body. White blood cells help fight infection. Platelets help the blood to clot when you are cut. Which cells help fight infection?

1. AWhite blood cells
2. BRed blood cells
3. CPlatelets
4. DNerve cells in the blood

The sign on a door reads: “Staff only. Visitors please use the main entrance on the left.” Where should visitors go?

1. ATo the main entrance on the left
2. BTo the side exit on the right
3. CTo the staff room
4. DThrough this door

Many animals are active at night and sleep during the day. These animals are called nocturnal. Owls, bats and foxes are examples of nocturnal animals. What does “nocturnal” mean?

1. ASleeping all winter
2. BActive at night
3. CEating only plants
4. DLiving in water

Vaccines train the immune system to recognise a germ without causing the disease. Later, if the real germ enters the body, the immune system can respond faster. Which statement best summarises the passage?

1. AVaccines prepare the immune system to fight a germ quickly.
2. BVaccines replace the immune system completely.
3. CVaccines work only after a person is already sick with the disease.
4. DVaccines cause a mild form of every disease.

“Ms. Brown reminded the class that the library books were due back on Monday. On Monday morning, half the class arrived without their books.” What can be concluded?

1. AAll the books were returned early.
2. BSome students forgot the reminder.
3. CThe library was closed on Monday.
4. DMs. Brown forgot to tell the class.

“Pressure ulcers, also called bedsores, can form when a person lies in one position for too long. Nurses help prevent them by changing the patient’s position regularly.” Why do nurses change patients’ positions?

1. ATo help patients sleep longer
2. BTo check the patient’s temperature
3. CTo make the bed easier to clean
4. DTo help prevent pressure ulcers

“The phone rang at 3 a.m. Lena’s heart pounded as she reached for it, already imagining the worst.” What does the author suggest by “already imagining the worst”?

1. ALena was annoyed by a wrong number.
2. BLena was excited about a surprise.
3. CLena knew who was calling.
4. DLena expected bad news.

“Patients must not eat or drink after midnight before surgery. Small sips of water to take morning medicines are allowed only if the surgeon has agreed.” A patient’s surgeon has agreed. What may the patient do at 7 a.m.?

1. AEat a small snack but drink nothing
2. BHave a light breakfast and a cup of tea
3. CTake morning medicines with a small sip of water
4. DDrink a full glass of juice with medicines