Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

Seahorses are unusual fish. The female lays her eggs in a pouch on the male’s belly, and the male carries them until they hatch. Which seahorse carries the eggs until they hatch?

1. ABoth parents in turn
2. BThe male
3. CNeither parent
4. DThe female

The clinic is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. It is closed on Sundays and public holidays. At what time does the clinic close on a Saturday?

1. A6 p.m.
2. B8 a.m.
3. C9 a.m.
4. D1 p.m.

Sea turtles lay their eggs on sandy beaches. The mother digs a hole, lays the eggs and covers them with sand. About two months later, the baby turtles hatch and crawl to the sea. Where do sea turtles lay their eggs?

1. AIn nests high up in trees
2. BUnder rocks on the ocean floor
3. CIn holes they dig on sandy beaches
4. DOn floating seaweed in the sea

Studies show that people who eat breakfast tend to have more energy in the morning. In my view, breakfast is the most delicious meal of the day. Which sentence contains an opinion?

1. AThe second sentence
2. BBoth sentences
3. CThe first sentence
4. DNeither sentence

“Turn the oven off, then let the cake cool in the tin for ten minutes. After that, turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely before icing.” What should be done just before the cake is iced?

1. ALet it cool completely on a wire rack.
2. BTurn the oven back on.
3. CPut it in the fridge for ten minutes.
4. DLeave it in the tin for an hour.

A nutrition label shows per serving: 200 calories, 10 g fat, 25 g carbohydrate, 4 g protein. A person eats two servings. How much protein did the person eat?

1. A20 g
2. B8 g
3. C4 g
4. D50 g

“Patients must not eat or drink after midnight before surgery. Small sips of water to take morning medicines are allowed only if the surgeon has agreed.” A patient’s surgeon has agreed. What may the patient do at 7 a.m.?

1. ADrink a full glass of juice with medicines
2. BTake morning medicines with a small sip of water
3. CHave a light breakfast and a cup of tea
4. DEat a small snack but drink nothing

“The soup kitchen served 200 meals in January and 260 in February. The manager said the rise was due to the cold weather.” Which information would best test the manager’s explanation?

1. AThe names of the volunteers
2. BMeals served in warmer months
3. CThe size of the kitchen
4. DThe price of soup ingredients