Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

A bus route sign reads: “Route 7: Station – Hospital – Library – Park. Buses every 20 minutes.” Which stop comes right after the hospital?

1. AMarket
2. BLibrary
3. CStation
4. DPark

The cheetah is the fastest land animal. It can reach speeds of about 100 km/h, but only for short bursts of around 30 seconds. What limits the cheetah’s top speed?

1. AIt can only keep it up for short bursts.
2. BIt is much heavier than other big cats.
3. CIt runs only at night.
4. DIt can only run on grass.

The Pacific is the largest and deepest ocean on Earth. It covers more area than all the land on Earth put together. What does the passage say about the Pacific Ocean?

1. AIt is shallower and colder than the Atlantic Ocean.
2. BIt covers more area than all the land combined.
3. CIt is the only ocean with islands.
4. DIt is the smallest and warmest ocean.

“Ravi and his sister argued about which film to watch. In the end, they agreed to watch his choice tonight and hers tomorrow.” How was the conflict resolved?

1. AThey compromised and took turns.
2. BRavi’s sister chose both films.
3. CTheir parents chose a different film.
4. DThey decided not to watch any film.

When Rosa started her new job at the hospital, she got lost three times on the first day. By the end of the month, she was giving directions to visitors. What does the passage show about Rosa?

1. AShe often gets lost in new places.
2. BShe did not like her new job at the hospital and wanted to leave.
3. CShe quickly learned her way around the hospital.
4. DShe was given a map on her first day.

“The nurse checked the patient’s wristband, asked his name and date of birth, and compared them with the medicine order before giving the tablet.” Why did the nurse most likely do these checks?

1. ATo decide what the patient should eat for lunch
2. BTo find out how long the patient would stay
3. CTo see whether he had visitors waiting
4. DTo make sure the medicine went to the right patient

“The surgeon, who had performed the operation hundreds of times, still reviewed every step the night before.” What does this detail reveal about the surgeon?

1. AThe surgeon now finds this operation dull and boring.
2. BThe surgeon is careful despite great experience.
3. CThe surgeon is new and unsure of the procedure.
4. DThe surgeon has forgotten how to operate.

“I trust this brand because it is the most reliable, and I know it is the most reliable because I trust it.” What is wrong with this reasoning?

1. AIt relies on an expert’s opinion.
2. BIt goes in a circle without real evidence.
3. CIt compares two different brands unfairly.
4. DIt uses too many statistics to be clear.