Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Magnets attract objects made of iron, such as nails and paper clips. They do not attract wood, plastic or paper. Which object would a magnet attract?

  1. AA sheet of paper
  2. BAn iron nail
  3. CA wooden spoon
  4. DA plastic cup
2.Easy

Camels can go for many days without drinking. When they do find water, they can drink a very large amount in a short time. Their hump stores fat, not water. What does a camel’s hump store?

  1. AFat
  2. BWater
  3. CAir
  4. DMilk
3.Easy

An allergy is when the body’s immune system reacts to something that is usually harmless, such as pollen, dust or certain foods. Common signs include sneezing, itching and a rash. Which is given as an example of something that can cause an allergy?

  1. APollen
  2. BOxygen
  3. CSunshine
  4. DWater
4.Medium

“The patient’s blood pressure was stable throughout the night, with every reading close to the one before.” What does “stable” mean here?

  1. ARising quickly
  2. BGetting harder to read
  3. CNot changing much
  4. DToo low to measure
5.Medium

“The children had been told not to touch the cake. When their mother came back, there was a finger-shaped hole in the icing and chocolate on Tom’s chin.” What can you infer?

  1. AThe cake was not finished.
  2. BTom does not like chocolate.
  3. CThe mother made a mistake.
  4. DTom had tasted the cake.
6.Medium

“The novel follows a young doctor in a small mountain town. Over one winter, she learns as much from her patients as they learn from her.” What is the most likely theme?

  1. ADoctors should live in large cities.
  2. BLearning goes both ways.
  3. CMountains are dangerous in winter.
  4. DWinter is the worst season of the year.
7.Hard

“Luis looked at his watch, then at the long queue, then at his watch again. Finally, he sighed, stepped out of the line and walked to the self-service machine.” What most likely motivated Luis?

  1. AHe had forgotten his wallet.
  2. BHe enjoyed waiting in queues.
  3. CHe wanted to talk to the cashier.
  4. DHe was short of time.
8.Hard

A product label reads: “Contains 200 mg of ibuprofen per tablet. Adults: 1–2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours. Do not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours.” What is the most ibuprofen an adult may take in 24 hours according to the label?

  1. A1200 mg
  2. B600 mg
  3. C2400 mg
  4. D400 mg

Answer key

  1. 1. B · An iron nail
  2. 2. A · Fat
  3. 3. A · Pollen
  4. 4. C · Not changing much
  5. 5. D · Tom had tasted the cake.
  6. 6. B · Learning goes both ways.
  7. 7. D · He was short of time.
  8. 8. A · 1200 mg

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