Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

Our town library will hold a free reading program for children every Saturday in July. Sessions start at 10 a.m. and last one hour. No sign-up is needed. How long does each session last?

1. AOne month
2. BTen minutes
3. CAll day
4. DOne hour

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

The heart has four chambers. The two upper chambers are called atria, and the two lower chambers are called ventricles. What are the two lower chambers called?

1. AValves
2. BVentricles
3. CCoronary arteries
4. DAtria

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. A50 g
2. B4 g
3. C8 g
4. D20 g

Wetlands such as marshes and swamps act like natural sponges. They soak up rainwater and release it slowly, which reduces flooding downstream. They also filter pollution from the water. Which sentence best summarises the passage?

1. AWetlands are found only near the ocean.
2. BWetlands cause flooding after heavy rain.
3. CWetlands reduce flooding and clean water.
4. DSwamps are more useful than marshes.

“Old Mr. Hale’s garden was full of weeds, the gate hung from one hinge, and the windows were covered in dust.” What can the reader most likely infer?

1. AThe house was cleaned the day before.
2. BThe house has not been cared for in some time.
3. CMr. Hale has just moved into the house.
4. DMr. Hale spends every single day working in the garden.

The author writes: “Hospitals should serve less sugary food. Some will say patients deserve treats, and that is fair. But a hospital should model the healthy habits it recommends.” How does the author handle the opposing view?

1. AAccepts part of it, then argues against it
2. BAgrees fully and changes position
3. CMocks it as foolish and not worth discussing
4. DIgnores it and repeats the main claim

Read the two statements. Statement 1: “Walking 30 minutes a day lowers the risk of heart disease.” Statement 2: “Walking is the most enjoyable form of exercise.” Which is true?

1. ABoth statements are proven facts.
2. BStatement 1 is an opinion; Statement 2 is a fact.
3. CBoth statements are opinions.
4. DStatement 1 can be tested; Statement 2 is an opinion.