Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

“Every Sunday, the Garcia family visits the farmers’ market. They buy fresh bread, vegetables and eggs for the week ahead.” How often does the family visit the market?

1. AOnce a year
2. BEvery day
3. CTwice a month
4. DOnce a week

Earthworms help gardens. As they tunnel through the soil, they let in air and water. Their waste also adds nutrients that plants need. According to the passage, how do earthworms help plants?

1. AThey eat the insects that harm plant leaves.
2. BThey keep the soil dry during heavy rain.
3. CThey let air and water into the soil.
4. DThey carry seeds to new parts of the garden.

Some trees lose their leaves in autumn and grow new ones in spring. These trees are called deciduous. Trees that keep their leaves all year, such as pine trees, are called evergreen. What is an evergreen tree?

1. AA tree that keeps its leaves all year
2. BA tree with very bright green leaves
3. CA tree that grows only in spring
4. DA tree that loses its leaves in autumn

Jordan studied every evening for two weeks and made flashcards of the hardest terms. On the day of the exam, he walked out of the room smiling. What can you infer about Jordan?

1. AHe felt that the exam went well.
2. BHe studied only the night before.
3. CHe did not take the exam.
4. DHe forgot all the terms.

“The coach had a rule: no phones at practice. When Jamie’s phone buzzed during drills, the coach simply held out his hand.” What did the coach most likely want?

1. AJamie to call someone back
2. BJamie to shake his hand
3. CJamie to leave practice early
4. DJamie to hand over the phone

“Jamal’s grandmother taught him to cook her famous stew. Now, every winter, Jamal makes it for his own children and tells them stories about her.” What is the main theme?

1. AChildren dislike winter food.
2. BStews are best eaten in the summer months.
3. CFamily traditions are passed down.
4. DCooking is a difficult skill.

“When the excellent results came in, the team leader did not celebrate. Instead, she gathered everyone and asked, ‘What could we have done better?’” What does this suggest about the team leader?

1. AShe does not care about the team’s work.
2. BShe is disappointed with the team’s results.
3. CShe wants to punish team members for mistakes.
4. DShe focuses on improvement even after success.

“The soup kitchen served 200 meals in January and 260 in February. The manager said the rise was due to the cold weather.” Which information would best test the manager’s explanation?

1. AThe names of the volunteers
2. BThe size of the kitchen
3. CThe price of soup ingredients
4. DMeals served in warmer months