Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

Bicycle helmets reduce the risk of serious head injury in a crash. A helmet should sit level on the head and fit snugly, with the strap fastened under the chin. How should a helmet sit on the head?

1. ATilted back so the forehead is free
2. BLow over the eyes with the strap open
3. CLoose so that air can move freely
4. DLevel and snug, strap fastened

Our skin makes vitamin D when it is exposed to sunlight. Vitamin D helps the body take in calcium, which keeps bones strong. What does vitamin D help the body do?

1. ATake in calcium
2. BGrow more hair
3. CFight off colds
4. DDigest sugar

Hannah lost her library card. She went to the front desk, showed her ID and paid a small fee. The librarian printed a new card for her. What did Hannah show at the front desk?

1. AHer receipt
2. BHer library books
3. CHer old card
4. DHer ID

“Ravi and his sister argued about which film to watch. In the end, they agreed to watch his choice tonight and hers tomorrow.” How was the conflict resolved?

1. ATheir parents chose a different film.
2. BThey decided not to watch any film.
3. CRavi’s sister chose both films.
4. DThey compromised and took turns.

When Rosa started her new job at the hospital, she got lost three times on the first day. By the end of the month, she was giving directions to visitors. What does the passage show about Rosa?

1. AShe quickly learned her way around the hospital.
2. BShe often gets lost in new places.
3. CShe was given a map on her first day.
4. DShe did not like her new job at the hospital and wanted to leave.

Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas. It helps glucose move from the blood into cells, where it is used for energy. In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas makes little or no insulin. What would most likely happen to blood glucose in untreated type 1 diabetes?

1. AIt would rise, because less glucose can enter the cells.
2. BIt would fall, because the cells use more glucose.
3. CIt would turn into insulin in the pancreas.
4. DIt would stay normal, because insulin is not needed for glucose.

The dosage chart reads: “Weight 10–14 kg: 5 mL. Weight 15–19 kg: 7.5 mL. Weight 20–29 kg: 10 mL. Give every 6 hours as needed, no more than 4 doses in 24 hours.” A child weighs 18 kg. What is the most this child may receive in 24 hours?

1. A40 mL
2. B7.5 mL
3. C30 mL
4. D20 mL

The author writes: “A famous actor says she uses Glow cream every day, so it must be good for your skin.” Why is this weak evidence?

1. ASkin cream can only be sold by doctors.
2. BActors never use skin cream.
3. CThe actor did not say how often she used it.
4. DFame is not expertise in skin care.