Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

The seasons change because Earth is tilted. As Earth travels around the sun, first one half and then the other half leans towards the sun and gets more direct sunlight. Why do the seasons change?

1. AEarth is tilted as it moves around the sun.
2. BThe sun gets hotter and colder each year.
3. CThe moon blocks the sun in winter.
4. DClouds cover Earth for half of each year.

A coupon reads: “20% off any one item. Valid until 30 April. Cannot be used with other offers.” What is one rule for using the coupon?

1. AIt gives a discount of 30 percent.
2. BIt can be used on every item.
3. CIt is valid for the whole of next year.
4. DIt cannot be combined with other offers.

Starfish, also called sea stars, live in the ocean. If a starfish loses an arm, it can often grow a new one over time. What can a starfish often do if it loses an arm?

1. AGrow a new one
2. BChange its colour
3. CLive on dry land
4. DSwim much faster

“Many people think bats are blind. In fact, bats can see, and many species also use echolocation, sending out sounds and listening for the echoes, to find their way in the dark.” What is echolocation, according to the passage?

1. ASmelling food from far away
2. BFlying in large groups at night
3. CUsing echoes of sounds to find the way
4. DSeeing clearly in complete darkness

Grace wanted a dog, but her apartment did not allow pets. She began volunteering at an animal shelter on weekends, walking and feeding the dogs. What can you infer about why Grace volunteered?

1. AShe was paid to work at the shelter.
2. BShe wanted to spend time with dogs.
3. CShe was afraid of dogs.
4. DShe wanted to move to a new apartment.

“The word ‘hydrate’ comes from the Greek word ‘hydor’, meaning water. To hydrate is to supply with water.” What does “dehydrated” most likely mean?

1. AVery afraid of water
2. BLacking enough water
3. CFull of fresh water
4. DCompletely covered with water

The author writes: “If we let students use calculators in maths class, soon they will forget how to add, then they won’t be able to manage money, and eventually our economy will collapse.” What type of flawed reasoning is this?

1. AA fair comparison of two options
2. BAn appeal to a famous person
3. CAn exaggerated chain of consequences
4. DA conclusion based on careful data

“The writer calls the new shopping centre ‘a concrete monster that swallowed the town’s last green field’.” What is the writer’s attitude toward the shopping centre?

1. AStrongly negative
2. BMildly positive
3. CVery enthusiastic
4. DNeutral and factual