Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

An appointment card reads: “Dr. Lopez, Tuesday 14 March, 10:30 a.m. Please arrive 10 minutes early to complete paperwork.” What time should the patient arrive?

1. A10:20 a.m.
2. B10:40 a.m.
3. C10:00 a.m.
4. D10:30 a.m.

A bus route sign reads: “Route 7: Station – Hospital – Library – Park. Buses every 20 minutes.” Which stop comes right after the hospital?

1. APark
2. BMarket
3. CLibrary
4. DStation

Bats are the only mammals that can truly fly. Their wings are made of thin skin stretched between long finger bones. What are bats’ wings made of?

1. AFeathers attached to strong, hollow arm bones
2. BThin skin stretched between finger bones
3. CHard shells that open and close
4. DFur that grows into thin flaps

“The council says the new bike path will reduce traffic. Local shop owners worry that losing parking spaces will mean fewer customers.” What is the main purpose of the passage?

1. ATo persuade readers to buy a bike
2. BTo describe the history of the local shops
3. CTo explain how to build a bike path
4. DTo present two views on the bike path

“Unlike frogs, which have smooth, moist skin, toads usually have dry, bumpy skin. Toads also tend to spend more time on land.” What is the main purpose of the passage?

1. ATo compare frogs and toads
2. BTo explain how frogs breathe
3. CTo describe where toads lay eggs
4. DTo argue that toads make good pets

“Smoking harms almost every organ in the body. It raises the risk of lung cancer, heart disease and stroke. Quitting at any age brings health benefits.” What is the author’s main message?

1. ASmoking is harmful, and quitting helps at any age.
2. BOnly older people are harmed by smoking.
3. CSmoking affects the lungs but no other organs.
4. DQuitting smoking is helpful only for young people.

“The children’s hospital opened a play room. Since then, nurses report that children are calmer before procedures and need fewer extra staff to help hold them still.” What can be inferred about the play room?

1. AIt has replaced medical procedures.
2. BIt has made the nurses less busy than before.
3. CIt is open only to children who are not ill.
4. DIt may help reduce children’s fear before procedures.

The author writes: “Online reviews are useful when choosing a restaurant. Still, readers should remember that people are more likely to write a review after a very good or very bad experience.” What is the author warning about?

1. ARestaurants should not be reviewed online.
2. BOnly bad experiences are written about.
3. CReviews may not reflect typical experiences.
4. DOnline reviews are always written by owners.