Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

A recipe card says: “Serves 4. You will need 2 cups of rice, 1 onion and 3 cups of water.” How many people does the recipe serve?

  1. A2
  2. B3
  3. C1
  4. D4
2.Easy

A bus pass reads: “Valid for unlimited rides on 7 days in a row, counting the day of first use.” Amir used his pass for the first time on Monday. What is the last day he can use it?

  1. ASunday
  2. BMonday of the next week
  3. CSaturday
  4. DFriday
3.Easy

Loud noise can damage hearing over time. People who work with loud machines should wear ear protection, such as earplugs or earmuffs. What should people who work with loud machines wear?

  1. AThick gloves
  2. BSafety glasses
  3. CEar protection
  4. DSteel-toed boots
4.Medium

“Jess studied the map carefully, then folded it and set off down the left-hand trail without hesitating.” What does “without hesitating” suggest?

  1. AShe secretly wanted to go back home.
  2. BShe was lost and confused.
  3. CShe was sure which way to go.
  4. DShe had never seen a map.
5.Medium

“The bridge was closed for repairs. As a result, drivers had to take a longer route into the city.” What relationship does “As a result” show?

  1. ACause and effect
  2. BComparison
  3. CTime order or sequence
  4. DContrast
6.Medium

A patient reads: “Take this medicine on an empty stomach, one hour before breakfast.” She usually eats breakfast at 8 a.m. When should she take the medicine?

  1. AAt bedtime, before she sleeps
  2. BAt 9 a.m. after breakfast
  3. CAt 7 a.m.
  4. DAt 8 a.m. with breakfast
7.Hard

“The writer’s grandfather never talked about the war. Only after his death did the family find a box of medals and letters in the attic.” What does this detail suggest?

  1. AHe never served in the war at all.
  2. BHe talked about the war with his family every day.
  3. CHe gave his medals away to friends.
  4. DHe kept his wartime experiences private.
8.Hard

“The old bookshop had survived two wars and a fire. When a huge chain store opened across the street, people expected it to close. Instead, loyal customers organised a reading club there, and sales rose.” What is the central idea?

  1. AThe bookshop was badly damaged by the chain store.
  2. BChain stores always close small bookshops.
  3. CReading clubs are popular only in large cities.
  4. DCommunity support helped the bookshop survive.

Answer key

  1. 1. D · 4
  2. 2. A · Sunday
  3. 3. C · Ear protection
  4. 4. C · She was sure which way to go.
  5. 5. A · Cause and effect
  6. 6. C · At 7 a.m.
  7. 7. D · He kept his wartime experiences private.
  8. 8. D · Community support helped the bookshop survive.

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