Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

“Sara loves to read. For example, she finishes two or three books every week.” What does the phrase “For example” show?

1. AThe second sentence disagrees with the first.
2. BA different opinion is about to be given.
3. CAn example supporting the first sentence follows.
4. DThe writer is about to end the story here.

Camels can go for many days without drinking. When they do find water, they can drink a very large amount in a short time. Their hump stores fat, not water. What does a camel’s hump store?

1. AWater
2. BFat
3. CMilk
4. DAir

A weather report says: “Today will be cloudy in the morning with sunshine in the afternoon. Tonight, expect light rain.” When is rain expected?

1. AThis morning
2. BAll day long
3. CTonight
4. DThis afternoon

A medicine label reads: “Take one tablet twice daily with food. Do not drive or operate machinery if you feel drowsy. Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine.” What can you infer from the label?

1. AThe medicine should be taken once a day.
2. BThe medicine must be taken on an empty stomach.
3. CThe medicine is safe to mix with alcohol.
4. DThe medicine may cause drowsiness.

“The lungs contain millions of tiny air sacs called alveoli. Here, oxygen passes into the blood, and carbon dioxide passes out to be breathed away.” What happens in the alveoli?

1. AFood is broken down into nutrients.
2. BOxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged.
3. CBlood cells are made from bone marrow.
4. DAir is warmed before reaching the nose.

“Marco checked the weather report three times, packed an extra jacket and put an umbrella by the door the night before the school trip.” What can you infer about Marco?

1. AHe thinks the trip will be sunny and warm.
2. BHe has forgotten the date of the school trip.
3. CHe does not really want to go on the school trip.
4. DHe expects bad weather and likes to be prepared.

The author writes: “Teenagers today spend too much time on their phones. My nephew is always texting at dinner.” What is the main weakness of this argument?

1. AIt gives too much data about teenage phone use.
2. BIt argues that phones are useful for teenagers.
3. CIt does not say what kind of phone the nephew has.
4. DIt uses a single example to judge all teenagers.

The author writes: “I have walked to work for twenty years, rain or shine. I have never once needed a car, so no one in this city needs one.” What is the main weakness?

1. ATwenty years is too short to judge the city.
2. BThe author owns a car but does not use it.
3. CWalking to work is impossible in the rain.
4. DOne person’s situation may not fit everyone.