Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

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

Spiders are not insects. Insects have six legs and three body parts, but spiders have eight legs and two body parts. How are spiders different from insects?

1. ASpiders can fly, but insects cannot.
2. BSpiders have eight legs and two body parts.
3. CSpiders are larger than all insects.
4. DSpiders have six legs and three body parts.

“The audience burst into applause when the young violinist finished her solo.” What does “applause” mean?

1. AShouting loudly to complain
2. BLoud laughter at a joke
3. CSilence after a sad song
4. DClapping to show approval

“Turn the oven off, then let the cake cool in the tin for ten minutes. After that, turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely before icing.” What should be done just before the cake is iced?

1. APut it in the fridge for ten minutes.
2. BLeave it in the tin for an hour.
3. CTurn the oven back on.
4. DLet it cool completely on a wire rack.

“When the fire alarm sounded, the teacher calmly led the children down the stairs, counted them at the meeting point and reported that everyone was safe.” Which word best describes the teacher’s actions?

1. AOrganised
2. BConfused and lost
3. CPanicked
4. DCareless

A website article is titled “Five Easy Ways to Save Water at Home”. Which text structure will the article most likely use?

1. AA story told in time order
2. BA list of tips
3. CA debate between two experts
4. DA comparison of two cities

The author writes: “It is tempting to think that more vitamins are always better. Yet some vitamins, such as vitamin A, can build up in the body and become harmful in large doses.” What assumption does the author challenge?

1. AThat vitamin A is a vitamin
2. BThat vitamins are found in food
3. CThat taking more vitamins is always healthy
4. DThat the body needs vitamins

Clinic hours: “Mon–Thu 8 a.m.–8 p.m.; Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–noon; Sun closed. Walk-in patients are seen until one hour before closing.” What is the latest time a walk-in patient can be seen on a Friday?

1. A11 a.m.
2. B5 p.m.
3. C4 p.m.
4. D7 p.m.