Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

“Nora’s little brother was so exhausted after the party that he fell asleep in the car before they left the driveway.” What does “exhausted” mean?

1. AVery bored
2. BVery tired
3. CVery excited
4. DVery hungry

A parking sign reads: “No parking 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday. Parking allowed at all times on weekends.” When may a driver park here?

1. AOn a Monday at 10 a.m.
2. BOn a Friday at 9 a.m.
3. COn a Saturday at noon
4. DOn a Wednesday at 3 p.m.

A weather report says: “Today will be cloudy in the morning with sunshine in the afternoon. Tonight, expect light rain.” When is rain expected?

1. AThis afternoon
2. BAll day long
3. CTonight
4. DThis morning

“Insurance card: Member: J. Smith. Plan: Basic. Covers: doctor visits, hospital stays. Does not cover: dental, eye care.” Which service would this plan NOT pay for?

1. AA night in hospital
2. BA dental check-up
3. CA visit to the doctor
4. DA week-long stay in hospital

“The town had a problem: the only bridge over the river was too narrow for two cars. The council solved it by building a second bridge and making each one-way.” How is the passage organised?

1. ADescription of a place
2. BTime order of events
3. CProblem and solution
4. DCompare and contrast

A patient handout says: “Call the clinic if your temperature rises above 38.5 °C (101.3 °F), if the wound becomes red and swollen, or if you notice any discharge.” Which situation should lead the patient to call?

1. AThe patient feels tired after a long walk.
2. BThe bandage needs to be changed as planned.
3. CThe wound becomes red and swollen.
4. DThe temperature is 37.0 °C (98.6 °F) in the evening.

A clinic policy reads: “Patients more than 15 minutes late may be asked to rebook. Patients who call ahead to say they are running late will be seen if time allows.” A patient arrives 20 minutes late without calling. What is most likely to happen?

1. AThe patient must pay a fine before leaving.
2. BThe patient will be seen immediately.
3. CThe patient may be asked to book another time.
4. DThe patient’s next visit will be cancelled.

“Many patients feel nervous before surgery. Nurses can help by explaining what will happen, answering questions and letting patients know that their feelings are normal.” What is the author’s purpose?

1. ATo describe how nurses can ease patients’ fears
2. BTo explain how surgery is performed in detail
3. CTo criticise nurses for not explaining surgery to patients enough
4. DTo persuade patients to avoid having surgery