Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

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. ASwim much faster
2. BChange its colour
3. CLive on dry land
4. DGrow a new one

Hannah lost her library card. She went to the front desk, showed her ID and paid a small fee. The librarian printed a new card for her. What did Hannah show at the front desk?

1. AHer receipt
2. BHer library books
3. CHer ID
4. DHer old card

“Grandma’s soup warmed us up on the snowy day. We each had two bowls and asked for the recipe.” What did the family think of the soup?

1. AThey did not want to finish it.
2. BThey liked it a lot.
3. CThey found it too salty to eat.
4. DThey thought it was too hot.

“Ms. Brown reminded the class that the library books were due back on Monday. On Monday morning, half the class arrived without their books.” What can be concluded?

1. ASome students forgot the reminder.
2. BAll the books were returned early.
3. CMs. Brown forgot to tell the class.
4. DThe library was closed on Monday.

When Rosa started her new job at the hospital, she got lost three times on the first day. By the end of the month, she was giving directions to visitors. What does the passage show about Rosa?

1. AShe often gets lost in new places.
2. BShe quickly learned her way around the hospital.
3. CShe was given a map on her first day.
4. DShe did not like her new job at the hospital and wanted to leave.

“After weeks of practice, Mei could finally play the whole piece without looking at the music.” What does “finally” suggest?

1. AIt took her a long time to succeed.
2. BShe gave up the piano after that.
3. CShe learned it on the first day.
4. DShe played it for the last time.

Some scientists argue that the dinosaurs died out because a huge asteroid struck Earth. Others point to massive volcanic eruptions that changed the climate. Many now think both events played a part. Which statement best describes the passage?

1. AIt argues that the dinosaurs never existed.
2. BIt proves that only the asteroid caused the extinction.
3. CIt describes the daily life of the dinosaurs.
4. DIt presents competing explanations and a combined view.

“The test results showed a slightly high blood sugar. The doctor asked the patient to repeat the test after fasting overnight before making a diagnosis.” Why did the doctor most likely ask for a repeat test?

1. ATo make the patient pay for another visit
2. BBecause the first test was clearly normal
3. CTo confirm the result under standard conditions
4. DBecause fasting always raises blood sugar