Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

Kangaroos live in Australia. They move by hopping on their strong back legs and use their long tails for balance. A baby kangaroo, called a joey, grows in its mother’s pouch. What is a baby kangaroo called?

1. AA joey
2. BA calf
3. CA pup
4. DA kit

Loud noise can damage hearing over time. People who work with loud machines should wear ear protection, such as earplugs or earmuffs. What should people who work with loud machines wear?

1. ASafety glasses
2. BSteel-toed boots
3. CThick gloves
4. DEar protection

A school notice reads: “The swimming pool will be closed next week for cleaning. PE lessons will take place in the sports hall instead.” Where will PE lessons take place next week?

1. AOn the school field
2. BIn the sports hall
3. CIn the swimming pool
4. DIn the classrooms

“Despite his fear of heights, Leo climbed the tall ladder to rescue the kitten stuck on the roof.” What does this show about Leo?

1. AHe wanted to fix the broken roof.
2. BHe was not afraid of heights at all.
3. CHe was annoyed by the noisy kitten on the roof.
4. DHe was brave enough to face his fear.

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. AMany people enjoy hiking in New Zealand’s mountains.
2. BThey cannot fly, even though they have small wings.
3. CTheir soft feathers look more like hair.
4. DKiwis come out at night to find food.

A clinic newsletter states: “Starting next month, patients can request repeat prescriptions online. Requests will be ready to collect within two working days.” If a patient submits a request online on Monday, when is the prescription most likely ready?

1. AThe following Monday
2. BNext month
3. CLater the same day
4. DBy Wednesday

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

“A doctor’s note must be given for any absence of more than three days. Absences of three days or fewer can be reported by phone.” A nurse is absent from Monday to Wednesday. What must the nurse do?

1. AReport the absence by phone.
2. BReport it in person on Monday.
3. CTake an unpaid holiday.
4. DBring a doctor’s note.