Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

A sign-in sheet at the clinic has these columns: Name, Time In, Reason for Visit, Time Out. What should a patient write in the third column?

1. AThe time they arrived
2. BThe time they left
3. CThe reason for the visit
4. DTheir name

Recycling paper saves trees and energy. Making new paper from recycled paper uses less water than making it from wood. Many towns collect paper for recycling once a week. What is the passage mostly about?

1. AThe benefits of recycling paper
2. BWhy towns collect rubbish every day
3. CHow trees are cut down for timber
4. DHow much water people drink each day

Penguins cannot fly, but they are excellent swimmers. Their wings work like flippers, and they can dive deep to catch fish. How do penguins use their wings?

1. AAs flippers for swimming
2. BFor flying long distances
3. CFor digging nests in the ice
4. DFor keeping their eggs warm

A graph shows that the number of people using the town library fell each year from 2015 to 2019 and then rose sharply after the library added free Wi-Fi and study rooms in 2020. Which conclusion is best supported?

1. AThe library closed all of its study rooms in 2020.
2. BFree Wi-Fi caused library use to fall in 2015.
3. CLibrary use fell every year from 2015 to 2022.
4. DLibrary use rose after the new services were added.

“Despite the heavy rain, more than 500 runners finished the charity race, raising over $20 000 for the children’s hospital.” What does “despite” show in this sentence?

1. AThe heavy rain caused the race to be cancelled.
2. BThe runners finished even though the weather was bad.
3. CThe money was raised because of the rain.
4. DThe runners were paid to run in the rain.

“The hikers had planned to reach the summit by noon. But when dark clouds gathered and the wind grew stronger, the leader turned the group around.” Why did the leader turn the group around?

1. AThe weather was becoming dangerous.
2. BThe group had already reached the top.
3. CThe leader wanted to arrive before noon.
4. DThe hikers were too hungry to go on.

Clinic hours: “Mon–Thu 8 a.m.–8 p.m.; Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–noon; Sun closed. Walk-in patients are seen until one hour before closing.” What is the latest time a walk-in patient can be seen on a Friday?

1. A5 p.m.
2. B4 p.m.
3. C7 p.m.
4. D11 a.m.

A pamphlet states: “Our vitamin drink is used by top athletes. Join the winners — drink VitaMax!” Which technique does the pamphlet mainly use to persuade?

1. AExplaining how the vitamins are made
2. BGiving results from a scientific study
3. CComparing the price with other brands
4. DLinking the product to admired people