Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

Ravi practised the piano for thirty minutes every day. At the end of the year, he played two songs at the school concert, and the audience clapped loudly. What can you tell about Ravi’s performance?

1. AThe audience enjoyed it.
2. BThe concert was cancelled.
3. CRavi forgot the songs.
4. DRavi played only one song.

Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system. It is made mostly of gas and has a giant storm called the Great Red Spot. What is the Great Red Spot?

1. AA deep crater
2. BA giant storm
3. CA frozen ocean
4. DA large moon

Kai wanted to bake bread. He mixed flour, water, yeast and salt. He left the dough to rise for an hour. Then he shaped it into a loaf and baked it. What did Kai do after the dough rose?

1. AHe shaped it into a loaf.
2. BHe bought more flour.
3. CHe mixed in the salt.
4. DHe added more yeast.

“Jamal’s grandmother taught him to cook her famous stew. Now, every winter, Jamal makes it for his own children and tells them stories about her.” What is the main theme?

1. AChildren dislike winter food.
2. BStews are best eaten in the summer months.
3. CFamily traditions are passed down.
4. DCooking is a difficult skill.

“When the coach announced that Sam would start in the final game, Sam’s face lit up.” What does “Sam’s face lit up” mean?

1. ASam looked very happy.
2. BSam felt too hot to play.
3. CSam’s face turned red with anger.
4. DSam stood under a bright light.

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

Read the sentences: (1) Finally, the nurse records the result. (2) First, the nurse washes her hands. (3) Next, she places the thermometer under the patient’s tongue. (4) Then she waits for the beep and reads the number. Which order is correct?

1. A3, 2, 4, 1
2. B2, 4, 3, 1
3. C2, 3, 4, 1
4. D1, 2, 3, 4

“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. BCommunity support helped the bookshop survive.
3. CChain stores always close small bookshops.
4. DReading clubs are popular only in large cities.