Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

Laughter has health benefits. It can lower stress, relax the muscles and may even help the immune system. Which benefit of laughter is mentioned in the passage?

1. AIt replaces exercise.
2. BIt improves eyesight.
3. CIt can lower stress.
4. DIt cures infections.

A parking sign reads: “No parking 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday. Parking allowed at all times on weekends.” When may a driver park here?

1. AOn a Friday at 9 a.m.
2. BOn a Wednesday at 3 p.m.
3. COn a Monday at 10 a.m.
4. DOn a Saturday at noon

Dogs have a much stronger sense of smell than humans. Because of this, they are trained to help find missing people and to detect things such as drugs in airports. Why are dogs used to find missing people?

1. AThey have a strong sense of smell.
2. BThey are faster than people.
3. CThey can see well in the dark.
4. DThey can hear people calling far away.

In the sentence “The medicine may cause drowsiness, so do not drive after taking it,” what does “drowsiness” mean?

1. ADizziness
2. BSleepiness
3. CItchy skin
4. DHunger

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

Some people think that a cold is caused by being out in cold weather. Colds are actually caused by viruses. People may catch more colds in winter because they spend more time indoors, close to others. According to the passage, why might colds be more common in winter?

1. AViruses cannot survive in warm weather at all.
2. BPeople drink less water in the winter months.
3. CPeople spend more time indoors near others.
4. DCold weather itself causes the virus to grow.

A study reported that students who slept at least eight hours scored higher on tests than those who slept less. The study included 5000 students from many schools and controlled for age and family income. Why does the author mention the size of the study and the controls?

1. ATo suggest that the study was too small
2. BTo prove that sleep is the only cause of good grades
3. CTo show that family income does not matter in life
4. DTo show the results are more trustworthy

“When Ella received the award, she thanked her coach, her teammates and her parents, but said nothing about her own hard work.” Which trait does this most likely show?

1. ALaziness
2. BJealousy
3. CModesty
4. DArrogance