Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

Vitamin C is found in many fruits and vegetables, such as oranges, strawberries and peppers. The body uses it to help heal wounds. Which food is named as a source of vitamin C?

1. AWhite bread
2. BStrawberries
3. CBrown rice
4. DHard cheese

Volcanoes can be active, dormant or extinct. An active volcano has erupted recently or may erupt soon. A dormant volcano has not erupted for a long time but could erupt again. An extinct volcano is not expected to erupt again. What is a dormant volcano?

1. AOne that is found under the ocean
2. BOne that is erupting at this moment
3. COne that is quiet but could erupt again
4. DOne that will never erupt again

“Omar was elated when he heard he had passed his driving test. He jumped up and down and hugged his instructor.” What does “elated” mean?

1. AVery nervous
2. BVery happy
3. CVery angry
4. DVery tired

Frogs begin life as eggs laid in water. The eggs hatch into tadpoles, which have tails and breathe with gills. Over several weeks, tadpoles grow legs, lose their tails and develop lungs. How is the passage mainly organised?

1. AAs a problem followed by a solution
2. BAs an argument for and against
3. CAs a comparison of two different animals
4. DIn time order, describing stages of growth

“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. BQuitting smoking is helpful only for young people.
3. CSmoking affects the lungs but no other organs.
4. DOnly older people are harmed by smoking.

Paragraph: “Exercise has many benefits. It strengthens the heart and lungs. It helps control weight. It can also improve mood and sleep.” Which sentence is the topic sentence?

1. AExercise has many benefits.
2. BIt helps control weight.
3. CIt strengthens the heart and lungs.
4. DIt can also improve mood and sleep.

The sign at the pool reads: “Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult in the water. Children 8 to 12 may swim alone if they pass the swim test. No one under 16 may use the diving board.” A 10-year-old has passed the swim test. What may the child do?

1. ASwim alone and use the diving board
2. BSwim alone, but not use the diving board
3. CSwim only with an adult in the water
4. DUse the diving board only with an adult

Passage A: “Homework helps students practise skills learned in class.” Passage B: “Too much homework can cause stress and leave little time for rest.” Which statement best combines both passages?

1. AHomework should be banned in all schools from now on.
2. BMore homework always means better grades.
3. CHomework can help, but too much can be harmful.
4. DHomework is never useful for any student.