Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

“The old man’s hands were wrinkled and spotted, and he walked with a cane.” Which detail tells you that the man is old?

1. AThe colour of his long winter coat
2. BThe time of day he walked
3. CThe name of his street
4. DHis wrinkled, spotted hands and his cane

A recipe card says: “Serves 4. You will need 2 cups of rice, 1 onion and 3 cups of water.” How many people does the recipe serve?

1. A1
2. B2
3. C4
4. D3

The instructions on a box of tissues say: “Pull one tissue from the slot at the top. The next tissue will pop up automatically.” What happens after you pull out one tissue?

1. AThe next tissue pops up on its own.
2. BThe box must be opened again.
3. CThe tissues fall out the bottom.
4. DThe slot closes automatically.

“The pharmacist asked Mrs. Kim whether she took any other medicines, including vitamins and herbal products, before giving her the new prescription.” Why did the pharmacist most likely ask this?

1. ATo check for possible interactions
2. BTo find out her date of birth
3. CTo decide the colour of the medicine label
4. DTo sell her more vitamins

“Some people think that only children need vaccines. In fact, adults also need some vaccines, such as boosters for tetanus and a yearly flu vaccine.” What is the main point?

1. ATetanus affects only children.
2. BChildren do not need vaccines.
3. CThe flu vaccine is only for children.
4. DAdults need some vaccines too.

“When you exercise in hot weather, your body sweats to cool down. If you do not replace the lost fluid, you can become dehydrated, which may cause dizziness and headaches.” What is the main point of the passage?

1. AHeadaches are caused only by hot weather.
2. BSweating is a sign of serious illness.
3. CHot weather is good for exercising.
4. DReplacing fluid prevents dehydration in heat.

A product label reads: “Contains 200 mg of ibuprofen per tablet. Adults: 1–2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours. Do not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours.” What is the most ibuprofen an adult may take in 24 hours according to the label?

1. A400 mg
2. B1200 mg
3. C2400 mg
4. D600 mg

The author writes: “Some argue that we should spend money on space exploration only after solving problems on Earth. But research for space has led to inventions used in medicine and everyday life.” What is the purpose of the second sentence?

1. ATo explain how rockets are built
2. BTo argue that space travel should end
3. CTo show that space research also benefits Earth
4. DTo agree that Earth’s problems come first