Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

Sunscreen protects the skin from ultraviolet (UV) rays, which can cause sunburn and skin cancer. Experts advise using a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 and putting it on again every two hours outdoors. What does the passage say about reapplying sunscreen?

1. AIt is not needed at all with a sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher.
2. BIt should be put on only when it is very sunny.
3. CIt should be put on once in the morning only.
4. DIt should be put on again every two hours outdoors.

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. ANeither parent
2. BBoth parents in turn
3. CThe male
4. DThe female

Mars is called the Red Planet because its soil contains iron oxide, which gives it a reddish colour. Why is Mars called the Red Planet?

1. AIt has two small red moons.
2. BIt has red oceans.
3. CIts soil contains iron oxide.
4. DIt is very close to the sun.

Paragraph: “Many students struggle to focus at home. Phones buzz, family members talk, and the TV is often on. A quiet library can be a better place to study.” What is the author’s main point?

1. AFamilies should watch less TV in the evening.
2. BStudents study best with friends at home.
3. CA library may be a better place to study.
4. DStudents should turn off their phones at night.

At the start of the shift, the nurse counted the patient’s tablets: 30. At the end of the shift, there were 27. The patient takes one tablet three times a day, and all doses were given on time during the shift. What can you conclude?

1. AThe patient refused all three doses offered during the shift.
2. BThe patient took six tablets during the shift.
3. CSome tablets are missing from the container.
4. DThe count matches three doses given during the shift.

“The word ‘hydrate’ comes from the Greek word ‘hydor’, meaning water. To hydrate is to supply with water.” What does “dehydrated” most likely mean?

1. ACompletely covered with water
2. BVery afraid of water
3. CFull of fresh water
4. DLacking enough water

Some experts recommend that adults get 150 minutes of moderate exercise a week. Kim walks briskly for 20 minutes on 5 days and cycles for 40 minutes on Saturday. Does Kim meet the recommendation?

1. AYes, she does 180 minutes
2. BYes, she does 150 minutes exactly
3. CNo, she does only 100 minutes
4. DNo, she does 140 minutes, 10 short

The author writes: “A famous actor says she uses Glow cream every day, so it must be good for your skin.” Why is this weak evidence?

1. AActors never use skin cream.
2. BSkin cream can only be sold by doctors.
3. CThe actor did not say how often she used it.
4. DFame is not expertise in skin care.