Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

“The baby was so tiny that she fit in the palm of her father’s hand.” What does “tiny” mean?

1. AVery loud
2. BVery heavy
3. CVery sleepy
4. DVery small

The table of contents of a first-aid book lists: Chapter 1 Cuts and Scrapes, page 3; Chapter 2 Burns, page 15; Chapter 3 Broken Bones, page 27; Chapter 4 Choking, page 40. On which page does the chapter about burns begin?

1. APage 40
2. BPage 15
3. CPage 27
4. DPage 3

“After the long hike, Priya was famished. She ate two sandwiches, an apple and a bowl of soup.” What does “famished” most likely mean?

1. AVery hungry
2. BVery tired
3. CVery cold
4. DVery cheerful

“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. AToo much sleep at night
2. BCold air in the nose
3. CSwelling and extra mucus
4. DSneezing too often in the day

“The vet told the Lees that their dog was overweight. She advised smaller meals, fewer treats and a longer walk each day.” What can you conclude about the vet’s advice?

1. AIt aims to cure the dog’s fear of walks.
2. BIt aims to teach the dog new tricks.
3. CIt aims to help the dog lose weight.
4. DIt aims to help the dog gain weight.

“Rain had not fallen for three months. The river was so low that boats could not use it, and farmers worried about their crops.” What problem does the passage describe?

1. AA flood
2. BA drought
3. CAn earthquake
4. DA heat wave in winter

A notice says: “From 1 June, the clinic will no longer accept cash. Payment by card or phone only.” A patient arrives on 3 June with only cash. What is most likely to happen?

1. AThe patient will get a cash discount.
2. BThe patient will pay cash as usual.
3. CThe patient will be refused treatment by law.
4. DThe patient will not be able to pay with cash.

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. BStop taking the capsules because the symptoms are gone.
3. CTake one capsule a day for the rest of the week.
4. DKeep taking the capsules until the course is finished.