Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

Crows are clever birds. Scientists have seen them use sticks as tools to pull insects out of tree bark. What have scientists seen crows do?

1. ANest underground
2. BUse sticks as tools
3. CCopy human words
4. DSwim to catch fish

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

“The cat crept slowly across the grass, keeping low, its eyes fixed on the bird.” What is the cat most likely trying to do?

1. APlay with a ball
2. BFind its owner
3. CCatch the bird
4. DGo to sleep

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

“Insurance card: Member: J. Smith. Plan: Basic. Covers: doctor visits, hospital stays. Does not cover: dental, eye care.” Which service would this plan NOT pay for?

1. AA night in hospital
2. BA week-long stay in hospital
3. CA visit to the doctor
4. DA dental check-up

“Whenever it rained, the old roof leaked into the kitchen. This winter, after the roof was replaced, the kitchen stayed dry through every storm.” What can be concluded?

1. AThe new roof fixed the leak.
2. BThe kitchen was moved to another room.
3. CIt did not rain this winter.
4. DThe old roof had no problems.

A report states: “Patients who received a phone call from a nurse after leaving hospital were less likely to return within 30 days than patients who did not.” Which further information would best help show that the calls caused the difference?

1. AWhether patients were randomly chosen to get calls
2. BThe colour of the hospital’s discharge forms
3. CThe time of day each call was made
4. DThe name of each nurse who called

“Every year, Grandpa planted one more apple tree. When people asked why, since he would not live to see them fruit, he smiled and said, ‘They are not for me.’” What does Grandpa’s answer suggest?

1. AHe did not know how trees grow.
2. BHe planted the trees for future generations.
3. CHe did not like eating apples himself.
4. DHe planned to sell the young trees soon for money.