Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

In autumn, squirrels bury nuts in many places to eat during winter. They do not find all of them, and some of the forgotten nuts grow into new trees. What sometimes happens to forgotten nuts?

1. AThey turn to stone.
2. BBirds eat them.
3. CThey grow into new trees.
4. DFarmers dig them up.

Clara Barton was a nurse during the American Civil War. She cared for wounded soldiers on the battlefield. Later, in 1881, she founded the American Red Cross. What did Clara Barton found?

1. AA medical school for women doctors
2. BThe first nursing school in America
3. CA hospital for children in New York
4. DThe American Red Cross

Mars is called the Red Planet because its soil contains iron oxide, which gives it a reddish colour. Why is Mars called the Red Planet?

1. AIt has red oceans.
2. BIts soil contains iron oxide.
3. CIt has two small red moons.
4. DIt is very close to the sun.

Grace wanted a dog, but her apartment did not allow pets. She began volunteering at an animal shelter on weekends, walking and feeding the dogs. What can you infer about why Grace volunteered?

1. AShe was afraid of dogs.
2. BShe was paid to work at the shelter.
3. CShe wanted to move to a new apartment.
4. DShe wanted to spend time with dogs.

A thermometer reading of 39 °C (102.2 °F) is described as a high fever in the nurse’s notes. The next morning, the reading is 37 °C (98.6 °F). What does this suggest?

1. AThe thermometer must be broken.
2. BThe patient’s fever has got worse.
3. CThe patient has a new infection.
4. DThe patient’s fever has come down.

“The library will close early on Friday for staff training. Books due on Friday may be returned on Saturday without a late fee.” What can a library user conclude?

1. AThe library will be closed all weekend for training.
2. BA book due Friday can be returned Saturday at no charge.
3. CAll late fees will be cancelled this month.
4. DThe library will be open later than usual on Friday.

A medicine label reads: “Take 2 tablets every 6 hours as needed. Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours.” A patient takes 2 tablets at 6 a.m., noon and 6 p.m. How many more tablets may the patient take before 6 a.m. the next day?

1. A0
2. B4
3. C6
4. D2

“When the reporter asked the mayor about the delayed bridge project, the mayor talked at length about the new park and the town’s low crime rate.” What does the mayor’s answer suggest?

1. AThe park and the bridge are the same project.
2. BThe mayor avoided the question.
3. CThe mayor answered the question fully.
4. DThe bridge project is already finished.