Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

Drinking enough water helps the body control its temperature. Water also carries nutrients to cells and removes waste through the kidneys. Many adults need about two litres of fluid a day, and more in hot weather. According to the passage, how does water help remove waste?

1. ABy lowering the temperature of the cells
2. BThrough the kidneys
3. CBy carrying nutrients to cells
4. DThrough the skin only

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. A1 p.m.
2. B6 p.m.
3. C9 a.m.
4. D8 a.m.

When a hedgehog is frightened, it rolls into a tight ball. Its sharp spines then stick out in all directions, protecting its soft belly. What does a hedgehog do when it is frightened?

1. AIt climbs a tree.
2. BIt runs into water.
3. CIt rolls into a ball.
4. DIt calls loudly.

“City Park has a lake, tennis courts and a café. River Park has walking trails and a lake but no café.” What do both parks have?

1. ATennis courts
2. BA lake
3. CA café
4. DWalking trails

“When you have a cold, the lining of your nose swells and makes more mucus. This is why your nose feels blocked.” What causes the blocked feeling in your nose?

1. ASneezing too often in the day
2. BSwelling and extra mucus
3. CToo much sleep at night
4. DCold air in the nose

“I couldn’t put the book down. I read it in one night and was sad when it ended.” What is the reader’s opinion of the book?

1. AThe reader thought it was frightening.
2. BThe reader found it too long.
3. CThe reader did not finish it.
4. DThe reader enjoyed it very much.

A medicine label reads: “Take 1 capsule every 8 hours. Do not take with milk or antacids. Finish the full course even if you feel better.” A patient feels well after 3 days of a 7-day course. What should the patient do?

1. ATake the remaining capsules all at once with milk.
2. BKeep taking the capsules until the course is finished.
3. CStop taking the capsules because the symptoms are gone.
4. DTake one capsule a day for the rest of the week.

“Many people think nurses simply follow doctors’ orders. In reality, nurses assess patients, plan care, teach families and often notice early warning signs before anyone else.” What is the author’s main purpose?

1. ATo describe how to become a nurse
2. BTo challenge a narrow view of nursing
3. CTo argue that doctors are unnecessary
4. DTo explain how doctors give orders