Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

Free printable Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet: 8 problems from easy to exam level, with an answer key. Print it or save it as a PDF.

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1.Easy

Penguins cannot fly, but they are excellent swimmers. Their wings work like flippers, and they can dive deep to catch fish. How do penguins use their wings?

  1. AFor digging nests in the ice
  2. BFor flying long distances
  3. CAs flippers for swimming
  4. DFor keeping their eggs warm
2.Easy

“Pedro opened the fridge, but it was empty except for a bottle of ketchup. He sighed and picked up his car keys.” What is Pedro most likely going to do?

  1. AMake a big dinner
  2. BGo to buy food
  3. CClean the fridge
  4. DGo to sleep
3.Easy

A label on a bottle of cough syrup reads: “Adults and children 12 years and over: 10 mL every 4 hours. Do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours. Children under 12: ask a doctor.” What is the largest number of doses an adult may take in 24 hours?

  1. A12
  2. B6
  3. C4
  4. D10
4.Medium

“Old Mr. Hale’s garden was full of weeds, the gate hung from one hinge, and the windows were covered in dust.” What can the reader most likely infer?

  1. AThe house has not been cared for in some time.
  2. BMr. Hale has just moved into the house.
  3. CMr. Hale spends every single day working in the garden.
  4. DThe house was cleaned the day before.
5.Medium

“The nurse spoke softly, held the boy’s hand and explained each step before she gave the injection.” Which word best describes the nurse’s manner?

  1. ABored
  2. BGentle
  3. CRushed
  4. DStrict
6.Medium

“Although the hiking trail was steep and rocky, the view from the top made the climb worthwhile.” What does the author suggest?

  1. AThe view was worth the difficult climb.
  2. BThe view was disappointing after the climb.
  3. CThe hikers decided not to reach the top.
  4. DThe trail was easy and flat all the way.
7.Hard

“Patients must not eat or drink after midnight before surgery. Small sips of water to take morning medicines are allowed only if the surgeon has agreed.” A patient’s surgeon has agreed. What may the patient do at 7 a.m.?

  1. ADrink a full glass of juice with medicines
  2. BEat a small snack but drink nothing
  3. CHave a light breakfast and a cup of tea
  4. DTake morning medicines with a small sip of water
8.Hard

A table described in a report shows the number of flu cases at a clinic: October 12, November 30, December 54, January 41. Which statement does the data support?

  1. ACases were the same in November and January.
  2. BCases increased every month from October to January.
  3. CCases peaked in December and then decreased.
  4. DJanuary had the most cases.

Answer key

  1. 1. C · As flippers for swimming
  2. 2. B · Go to buy food
  3. 3. B · 6
  4. 4. A · The house has not been cared for in some time.
  5. 5. B · Gentle
  6. 6. A · The view was worth the difficult climb.
  7. 7. D · Take morning medicines with a small sip of water
  8. 8. C · Cases peaked in December and then decreased.

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