Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

Hannah lost her library card. She went to the front desk, showed her ID and paid a small fee. The librarian printed a new card for her. What did Hannah show at the front desk?

1. AHer library books
2. BHer ID
3. CHer old card
4. DHer receipt

Before giving blood, donors answer questions about their health and have their blood pressure and iron level checked. If the checks are normal, they donate about half a litre of blood, then rest and have a snack. What happens after the health checks are normal?

1. AThe donor goes home straight away.
2. BThe donor answers health questions.
3. CThe donor gives about half a litre of blood.
4. DThe donor has the blood pressure and iron level checked again.

Nina had a sore throat and a runny nose. She stayed home from work, drank warm tea and rested on the sofa all day. What did Nina do because she was ill?

1. AShe went to work early.
2. BShe went for a long run.
3. CShe visited a friend.
4. DShe stayed home and rested.

To make a cup of tea, first boil the water. Next, put a tea bag in the cup and pour the hot water over it. Let it steep for three to five minutes, then remove the bag and add milk if you like. Which step comes immediately before removing the tea bag?

1. ABoiling the water
2. BLetting the tea steep for three to five minutes
3. CPutting the tea bag in the cup
4. DAdding milk

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

Lions live in groups called prides, and the females do most of the hunting together. Tigers usually live and hunt alone. How are lions and tigers different, according to the passage?

1. ALions hunt only at night, but tigers hunt by day.
2. BLions live in groups, but tigers mostly live alone.
3. CMale lions do all the hunting, but tigers never hunt.
4. DTigers live in groups, but lions mostly live alone.

A parking garage charges “$3 for the first hour and $2 for each additional hour or part of an hour.” A visitor parks for 3 hours and 20 minutes. How much does the visitor pay?

1. A$10
2. B$11
3. C$9
4. D$7

“The town’s only factory closed in March. By summer, several shops on the main street had shut, and the bus service was cut to twice a day.” What does the passage suggest?

1. AThe factory reopened later that year.
2. BThe shops closed because of new laws.
3. CThe bus service improved over the summer.
4. DThe factory closing hurt the wider town.