Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

Bees are important for farming. As they move from flower to flower collecting nectar, they carry pollen that helps plants make fruit and seeds. How do bees help plants?

1. AThey carry pollen between flowers.
2. BThey eat the insects that harm crops.
3. CThey water the plants with nectar.
4. DThey dig the soil around the roots.

Our town library will hold a free reading program for children every Saturday in July. Sessions start at 10 a.m. and last one hour. No sign-up is needed. How long does each session last?

1. AAll day
2. BOne month
3. CTen minutes
4. DOne hour

Sea turtles lay their eggs on sandy beaches. The mother digs a hole, lays the eggs and covers them with sand. About two months later, the baby turtles hatch and crawl to the sea. Where do sea turtles lay their eggs?

1. AUnder rocks on the ocean floor
2. BIn holes they dig on sandy beaches
3. CIn nests high up in trees
4. DOn floating seaweed in the sea

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

Instructions for a blood pressure monitor: “Sit quietly for five minutes. Rest your arm on a table at heart level. Do not talk during the reading.” Which action would go against these instructions?

1. AKeeping completely still and silent during the reading
2. BSitting quietly for five minutes beforehand
3. CResting the arm on a table at heart level
4. DChatting with a friend while the cuff inflates

“Whenever it rained, the old roof leaked into the kitchen. This winter, after the roof was replaced, the kitchen stayed dry through every storm.” What can be concluded?

1. AThe new roof fixed the leak.
2. BIt did not rain this winter.
3. CThe kitchen was moved to another room.
4. DThe old roof had no problems.

“The soup kitchen served 200 meals in January and 260 in February. The manager said the rise was due to the cold weather.” Which information would best test the manager’s explanation?

1. AThe price of soup ingredients
2. BMeals served in warmer months
3. CThe size of the kitchen
4. DThe names of the volunteers

The author writes: “Since the city put up speed cameras, the number of crashes has fallen. The cameras also earned the city a lot of money in fines. Critics say this proves the cameras are only about money.” Why is the critics’ conclusion weak?

1. AThe critics do not live in the city.
2. BEarning money does not rule out improving safety.
3. CCrashes increased after the cameras went up.
4. DThe cameras did not collect any money at all.