Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

Seahorses are unusual fish. The female lays her eggs in a pouch on the male’s belly, and the male carries them until they hatch. Which seahorse carries the eggs until they hatch?

1. AThe male
2. BNeither parent
3. CThe female
4. DBoth parents in turn

Wash fresh fruit and vegetables under running water before eating them. This removes dirt and some germs. Do not use soap, because it can leave a residue. Why should you not use soap to wash fruit?

1. AIt can leave a residue.
2. BIt makes fruit taste sweeter.
3. CIt kills all the vitamins.
4. DIt does not remove any dirt.

Volcanoes can be active, dormant or extinct. An active volcano has erupted recently or may erupt soon. A dormant volcano has not erupted for a long time but could erupt again. An extinct volcano is not expected to erupt again. What is a dormant volcano?

1. AOne that is found under the ocean
2. BOne that is erupting at this moment
3. COne that is quiet but could erupt again
4. DOne that will never erupt again

“Every morning, Mr. Patel opened his bakery at 5 a.m. By 7 a.m., a line of customers stretched down the street.” What can you infer about the bakery?

1. AIt is popular with many customers.
2. BIt opens later than other shops.
3. CIt is closing down soon.
4. DIt sells only one type of bread.

The human body has about 206 bones in adulthood. Babies are born with about 270, but many of them fuse together as the child grows. Why do adults have fewer bones than babies?

1. ABabies lose bones when they fall.
2. BSome bones fuse together during growth.
3. CBones dissolve when a person stops growing.
4. DAdults break and lose some bones.

Studies show that people who eat breakfast tend to have more energy in the morning. In my view, breakfast is the most delicious meal of the day. Which sentence contains an opinion?

1. AThe first sentence
2. BThe second sentence
3. CNeither sentence
4. DBoth sentences

A parking garage charges “$3 for the first hour and $2 for each additional hour or part of an hour.” A visitor parks for 3 hours and 20 minutes. How much does the visitor pay?

1. A$7
2. B$9
3. C$10
4. D$11

Paula wrote: “Our hospital cafeteria now offers more fresh fruit and fewer fried foods. Since the change, sales of fruit have doubled. Clearly, every employee is now eating a healthy diet.” Why is Paula’s last statement not well supported?

1. AFruit sales actually went down after the cafeteria changed its menu.
2. BFried foods are healthier than fresh fruit.
3. CHigher fruit sales do not show what every employee eats.
4. DThe cafeteria did not change its menu at all.