Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

A sign-in sheet at the clinic has these columns: Name, Time In, Reason for Visit, Time Out. What should a patient write in the third column?

1. AThe time they arrived
2. BThe time they left
3. CTheir name
4. DThe reason for the visit

“Every Sunday, the Garcia family visits the farmers’ market. They buy fresh bread, vegetables and eggs for the week ahead.” How often does the family visit the market?

1. AOnce a week
2. BOnce a year
3. CEvery day
4. DTwice a month

A map has a scale that shows 1 centimetre = 2 kilometres. Two towns are 3 centimetres apart on the map. How far apart are the towns in real life?

1. A5 kilometres
2. B6 kilometres
3. C3 kilometres
4. D2 kilometres

“Water covers about 71 percent of Earth’s surface. Most of that water is salt water in the oceans. Only a small share is fresh water, and much of it is frozen in ice caps and glaciers.” What can you conclude from the passage?

1. AMost of Earth’s water is fresh and easy to drink.
2. BIce caps hold most of the salt water on Earth.
3. CWater covers less than half of Earth’s surface.
4. DFresh liquid water is only a small part of Earth’s water.

“Many people believe bulls are angered by the colour red. In fact, bulls cannot see red well. They react to the movement of the cape, not its colour.” What is the purpose of the passage?

1. ATo describe how bulls are raised on farms
2. BTo tell a story about a famous bull
3. CTo persuade people to stop bullfighting
4. DTo correct a common belief

In a survey of 200 nursing students, 150 said they studied best in the morning, 30 preferred the afternoon and 20 preferred the evening. What percentage of the students preferred the morning?

1. A75%
2. B15%
3. C50%
4. D150%

“While most of the class cheered at the announcement of an extra week for the project, Jamal quietly closed his laptop. He had finished his project the night before after staying up until 2 a.m.” Why did Jamal most likely react differently?

1. AHe was angry that the whole project had been cancelled.
2. BHe did not hear the announcement.
3. CHe had not started the project yet.
4. DHe had already finished, so the extra week did not help him.

The author writes: “Some parents worry that letting children play outside unsupervised is dangerous. While some risks exist, outdoor play builds independence, problem-solving and physical health.” What is the author’s position?

1. AChildren should never play outside without adults.
2. BParents worry too little about their children.
3. CThe benefits of outdoor play outweigh its risks.
4. DOutdoor play has no risks for children at all.