Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

Nina had a sore throat and a runny nose. She stayed home from work, drank warm tea and rested on the sofa all day. What did Nina do because she was ill?

1. AShe went for a long run.
2. BShe visited a friend.
3. CShe went to work early.
4. DShe stayed home and rested.

Loud noise can damage hearing over time. People who work with loud machines should wear ear protection, such as earplugs or earmuffs. What should people who work with loud machines wear?

1. AEar protection
2. BSteel-toed boots
3. CSafety glasses
4. DThick gloves

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

1. AA different opinion is about to be given.
2. BThe writer is about to end the story here.
3. CThe second sentence disagrees with the first.
4. DAn example supporting the first sentence follows.

“By the end of the first week, Aisha had memorised the names of all thirty children in her class. By the end of the month, she knew which of them liked maths and which loved drawing.” What can you infer about Aisha?

1. AShe is a teacher who takes an interest in her pupils.
2. BShe is a parent helping out at the school for one day.
3. CShe is a new pupil who keeps forgetting names.
4. DShe is a nurse checking the health of the children.

Some birds, such as Arctic terns, migrate thousands of kilometres every year. Scientists think birds find their way using the sun, the stars and Earth’s magnetic field. Which word best describes the scientists’ explanation?

1. AProven
2. BUncertain
3. CHumorous
4. DUnimportant

Octopuses can change the colour and texture of their skin in less than a second. They use this ability to hide from predators and to sneak up on prey. What are two reasons octopuses change colour?

1. ATo signal danger to others and to clean their skin
2. BTo show they are angry and to sleep
3. CTo hide from predators and to sneak up on prey
4. DTo attract mates and to keep warm

“Despite years of warnings, the town did not repair the old dam. When the storm came, the water broke through and flooded the valley.” What is the author most likely suggesting?

1. AThe town repaired the dam just in time.
2. BThe flood could probably have been prevented.
3. CThe storm was the only cause of the flood.
4. DThe warnings about the old dam turned out to be incorrect.

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. A7 p.m.
2. B5 p.m.
3. C4 p.m.
4. D11 a.m.