Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

A weather report says: “Today will be cloudy in the morning with sunshine in the afternoon. Tonight, expect light rain.” When is rain expected?

1. AThis morning
2. BAll day long
3. CTonight
4. DThis afternoon

“Nora’s little brother was so exhausted after the party that he fell asleep in the car before they left the driveway.” What does “exhausted” mean?

1. AVery tired
2. BVery excited
3. CVery bored
4. DVery hungry

A glossary is a list of important words and their meanings, usually found at the back of a book. A student reading a biology textbook does not know the word “osmosis”. Where could she find its meaning quickly?

1. AIn the glossary
2. BIn the table of contents
3. COn the copyright page
4. DOn the title page

The clinic’s new online booking system lets patients choose appointment times at any hour. Since it was introduced, missed appointments have dropped from 12 percent to 7 percent. Which statement is supported by the passage?

1. AThe system has stopped all missed appointments.
2. BThe clinic now employs more doctors and nurses than it did before.
3. CFewer appointments were missed after the system was introduced.
4. DPatients prefer calling the clinic to book.

Discharge instructions: “Keep the dressing dry for 48 hours. After that, you may shower, but do not soak the wound in a bath until the stitches are removed.” On day 3, what may the patient do?

1. ARemove the stitches
2. BTake a shower
3. CSoak in a bath
4. DSwim in a pool

Instructions for a blood pressure monitor: “Sit quietly for five minutes. Rest your arm on a table at heart level. Do not talk during the reading.” Which action would go against these instructions?

1. AKeeping completely still and silent during the reading
2. BSitting quietly for five minutes beforehand
3. CChatting with a friend while the cuff inflates
4. DResting the arm on a table at heart level

Read the two statements. Statement 1: “Walking 30 minutes a day lowers the risk of heart disease.” Statement 2: “Walking is the most enjoyable form of exercise.” Which is true?

1. AStatement 1 is an opinion; Statement 2 is a fact.
2. BStatement 1 can be tested; Statement 2 is an opinion.
3. CBoth statements are proven facts.
4. DBoth statements are opinions.

The author writes: “For many years, doctors advised long bed rest for a strained back. Later research found that staying gently active usually helps people recover sooner.” What is the author mainly showing?

1. AResearch on back pain is no longer needed.
2. BLong bed rest is still the best cure.
3. CMedical advice can change as new evidence appears.
4. DDoctors are usually wrong about back pain.