Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

A glossary is a list of important words and their meanings, usually found at the back of a book. A student reading a biology textbook does not know the word “osmosis”. Where could she find its meaning quickly?

1. AIn the glossary
2. BOn the copyright page
3. CIn the table of contents
4. DOn the title page

“The classroom was as quiet as a mouse while the students took their test.” What does the phrase “as quiet as a mouse” tell us?

1. AThe students were scared of mice.
2. BThe test was about small animals.
3. CThe room was very quiet.
4. DA mouse was in the room.

Snakes flick their tongues in and out to pick up scents from the air. This helps them find food and sense danger. Why do snakes flick their tongues?

1. ATo clean dust off their faces and eyes
2. BTo pick up scents from the air around them
3. CTo cool their bodies down
4. DTo warn other snakes away

Kelp is a type of large brown algae that grows in cold ocean water. Kelp forests provide food and shelter for many animals, including sea otters, which eat the sea urchins that feed on kelp. How do sea otters help kelp forests?

1. AThey eat the sea urchins that feed on kelp.
2. BThey plant new kelp on the ocean floor.
3. CThey keep the water warm for the kelp.
4. DThey eat the kelp before it grows too tall.

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

“Jamal’s grandmother taught him to cook her famous stew. Now, every winter, Jamal makes it for his own children and tells them stories about her.” What is the main theme?

1. AChildren dislike winter food.
2. BStews are best eaten in the summer months.
3. CFamily traditions are passed down.
4. DCooking is a difficult skill.

“When the reporter asked the mayor about the delayed bridge project, the mayor talked at length about the new park and the town’s low crime rate.” What does the mayor’s answer suggest?

1. AThe bridge project is already finished.
2. BThe park and the bridge are the same project.
3. CThe mayor avoided the question.
4. DThe mayor answered the question fully.

A report says: “In 2020, the clinic saw 400 patients with asthma. In 2023, it saw 600.” Which conclusion is best supported?

1. AThe clinic saw 50 percent more asthma patients in 2023.
2. BAsthma has become more common nationwide.
3. CThe clinic saw twice as many asthma patients in 2023.
4. DThe clinic’s treatment of asthma has become worse.