Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

“Ellie’s room was a mess. Clothes covered the floor, books were piled on the bed and her shoes were under the desk.” What is the main idea?

1. AEllie read in bed.
2. BEllie’s room was untidy.
3. CEllie had many shoes.
4. DEllie had moved house.

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

Hummingbirds are tiny birds that can hover in the air like helicopters. They beat their wings very fast and can even fly backwards. What special ability of hummingbirds is mentioned?

1. AFlying backwards
2. BTalking like people
3. CSwimming underwater
4. DRunning very fast on land

“Insurance card: Member: J. Smith. Plan: Basic. Covers: doctor visits, hospital stays. Does not cover: dental, eye care.” Which service would this plan NOT pay for?

1. AA week-long stay in hospital
2. BA night in hospital
3. CA dental check-up
4. DA visit to the doctor

Glass recycling saves energy, because melting recycled glass takes less heat than making new glass from sand. Glass can be recycled again and again without losing quality. Which detail supports the idea that glass recycling saves energy?

1. ANew glass is made from sand.
2. BGlass does not lose quality when recycled.
3. CGlass can be recycled again and again.
4. DMelting recycled glass takes less heat than making new glass.

“I can’t believe they cancelled the concert again,” Mia sighed, throwing the tickets on the table. “That’s the third time this year.” What is Mia’s tone?

1. AHopeful and calm
2. BGrateful
3. CAmused
4. DFrustrated

“Unlike her older brother, who argued about everything, Mina listened carefully, asked questions and only then shared her view.” Which word best describes Mina?

1. AStubborn
2. BCareless
3. CSilent
4. DThoughtful

“The town’s population grew from 8000 to 12 000 in ten years. During the same period, the number of schools stayed at two.” Which problem does the passage most likely point to?

1. AThe population of the town went down.
2. BFewer children were living in the town.
3. CThe schools may have become crowded.
4. DThe town built too many new schools.