Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

The instructions on a box of tissues say: “Pull one tissue from the slot at the top. The next tissue will pop up automatically.” What happens after you pull out one tissue?

1. AThe next tissue pops up on its own.
2. BThe tissues fall out the bottom.
3. CThe slot closes automatically.
4. DThe box must be opened again.

Penguins cannot fly, but they are excellent swimmers. Their wings work like flippers, and they can dive deep to catch fish. How do penguins use their wings?

1. AFor keeping their eggs warm
2. BFor digging nests in the ice
3. CAs flippers for swimming
4. DFor flying long distances

An allergy is when the body’s immune system reacts to something that is usually harmless, such as pollen, dust or certain foods. Common signs include sneezing, itching and a rash. Which is given as an example of something that can cause an allergy?

1. AOxygen
2. BSunshine
3. CPollen
4. DWater

A graph shows that the number of people using the town library fell each year from 2015 to 2019 and then rose sharply after the library added free Wi-Fi and study rooms in 2020. Which conclusion is best supported?

1. ALibrary use fell every year from 2015 to 2022.
2. BLibrary use rose after the new services were added.
3. CThe library closed all of its study rooms in 2020.
4. DFree Wi-Fi caused library use to fall in 2015.

“The waiting room was silent except for the slow tick of the clock. Sam stared at the door, tapping his foot and checking his phone every few seconds.” How does Sam most likely feel?

1. AAngry at the clock
2. BBored and sleepy
3. CAnxious
4. DCalm and relaxed

Octopuses can change the colour and texture of their skin in less than a second. They use this ability to hide from predators and to sneak up on prey. What are two reasons octopuses change colour?

1. ATo show they are angry and to sleep
2. BTo hide from predators and to sneak up on prey
3. CTo signal danger to others and to clean their skin
4. DTo attract mates and to keep warm

A pamphlet states: “Our vitamin drink is used by top athletes. Join the winners — drink VitaMax!” Which technique does the pamphlet mainly use to persuade?

1. AExplaining how the vitamins are made
2. BGiving results from a scientific study
3. CComparing the price with other brands
4. DLinking the product to admired people

Passage 1: “Electric cars produce no exhaust while driving.” Passage 2: “The electricity used to charge cars may come from power plants that burn coal.” How does Passage 2 relate to Passage 1?

1. AIt repeats the same claim in other words.
2. BIt adds a point that complicates its claim.
3. CIt changes the topic to coal mining safety.
4. DIt gives an example that proves Passage 1.