Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

Ice melts when it is heated, turning into liquid water. If the water is heated more, it boils and turns into a gas called water vapour. What does water turn into when it boils?

1. AWater vapour
2. BIce
3. CLiquid oil
4. DSea salt crystals

Bicycle helmets reduce the risk of serious head injury in a crash. A helmet should sit level on the head and fit snugly, with the strap fastened under the chin. How should a helmet sit on the head?

1. ALow over the eyes with the strap open
2. BLoose so that air can move freely
3. CLevel and snug, strap fastened
4. DTilted back so the forehead is free

Elephants use their trunks for many tasks. They breathe and smell through them, pick up food, drink water and even greet other elephants. What is the main idea of the passage?

1. AAn elephant’s trunk has many uses.
2. BElephants greet one another often.
3. CElephants drink a lot of water.
4. DElephants have a strong sense of smell.

Grace wanted a dog, but her apartment did not allow pets. She began volunteering at an animal shelter on weekends, walking and feeding the dogs. What can you infer about why Grace volunteered?

1. AShe wanted to move to a new apartment.
2. BShe wanted to spend time with dogs.
3. CShe was afraid of dogs.
4. DShe was paid to work at the shelter.

“The storm knocked down power lines across the county. Schools closed, and many families spent the night by candlelight.” What was the effect of the fallen power lines?

1. AThe storm became stronger.
2. BSchools opened earlier the next day.
3. CMany homes had no electricity.
4. DFamilies bought new power lines.

“Despite his fear of heights, Leo climbed the tall ladder to rescue the kitten stuck on the roof.” What does this show about Leo?

1. AHe wanted to fix the broken roof.
2. BHe was brave enough to face his fear.
3. CHe was not afraid of heights at all.
4. DHe was annoyed by the noisy kitten on the roof.

The author writes: “All of my neighbours who drink coffee are energetic. So coffee must give everyone energy.” What is the flaw in this reasoning?

1. AIt does not mention the price of coffee.
2. BIt gives too many examples to be useful.
3. CIt generalises from a small, unusual group.
4. DIt uses facts instead of personal opinions.

A report states: “Since the hospital began offering flu vaccines to all staff, staff sick days in winter have fallen by a third. Other hospitals in the region did not see this drop.” Why is the second sentence important?

1. AIt shows that sick days rose at this hospital.
2. BIt shows that other hospitals also offered the vaccine.
3. CIt makes a general winter change an unlikely cause.
4. DIt proves that the vaccine prevents all winter illnesses in staff.