Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

Magnets attract objects made of iron, such as nails and paper clips. They do not attract wood, plastic or paper. Which object would a magnet attract?

1. AAn iron nail
2. BA wooden spoon
3. CA plastic cup
4. DA sheet of paper

Sea turtles lay their eggs on sandy beaches. The mother digs a hole, lays the eggs and covers them with sand. About two months later, the baby turtles hatch and crawl to the sea. Where do sea turtles lay their eggs?

1. AOn floating seaweed in the sea
2. BIn nests high up in trees
3. CIn holes they dig on sandy beaches
4. DUnder rocks on the ocean floor

“The audience burst into applause when the young violinist finished her solo.” What does “applause” mean?

1. ASilence after a sad song
2. BShouting loudly to complain
3. CClapping to show approval
4. DLoud laughter at a joke

The new park is the most beautiful place in the city. It has 200 trees, a playground and a small lake. Which statement from the passage is an opinion?

1. AIt has 200 trees.
2. BIt has a playground.
3. CThe new park is the most beautiful place in the city.
4. DIt has a small lake.

The author says: “Some argue that homework is a waste of time. Yet research shows that a moderate amount of homework can improve test scores for older students.” How does the author respond to the argument against homework?

1. ABy presenting research that supports some homework
2. BBy ignoring the argument completely
3. CBy telling a personal story about homework from school
4. DBy agreeing that homework is a waste of time

The river flooded after a week of heavy rain. Water covered the main road, so the town closed it and set up a detour through the hills. What caused the town to close the main road?

1. ARepairs being made in the hills
2. BSnow falling during the week
3. CA traffic accident on the detour
4. DFlood water covering the main road

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. B30 mL
3. C20 mL
4. D7.5 mL

“In one study, people who were told a pill would ease their pain reported less pain, even though the pill contained no medicine.” What does this study illustrate?

1. APills without medicine cure all kinds of disease.
2. BPain cannot be measured in any study.
3. CThe study’s pill secretly contained hidden painkillers.
4. DExpectations can affect how people report symptoms.