Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

Dolphins are mammals, not fish. They breathe air through a blowhole on top of their heads and must come to the surface to breathe. Mother dolphins feed their young with milk. Which detail shows that dolphins are mammals?

1. AThey live in the ocean.
2. BThey swim very fast.
3. CMothers feed their young with milk.
4. DThey have smooth skin, fins and a strong tail.

The Pacific is the largest and deepest ocean on Earth. It covers more area than all the land on Earth put together. What does the passage say about the Pacific Ocean?

1. AIt is the smallest and warmest ocean.
2. BIt covers more area than all the land combined.
3. CIt is the only ocean with islands.
4. DIt is shallower and colder than the Atlantic Ocean.

The sign on a door reads: “Staff only. Visitors please use the main entrance on the left.” Where should visitors go?

1. AThrough this door
2. BTo the main entrance on the left
3. CTo the side exit on the right
4. DTo the staff room

“Mobile clinics now travel to farming villages twice a month. Before, people had to travel three hours to the nearest doctor.” What is the main benefit of the mobile clinics?

1. AFaster travel to the city
2. BEasier access to health care
3. CMore jobs for the farmers
4. DLower prices for farm products

“The temperature dropped below freezing overnight. In the morning, the puddles on the path were hard and slippery.” Why were the puddles hard?

1. AThe sun had dried them out.
2. BSomeone had covered them with sand.
3. CRain had fallen on them all night.
4. DThe water in them had frozen into ice.

“Before you start the exam, read all the instructions. Write your name on every page. Answer the questions in any order, but show all your work.” Which action is allowed by the instructions?

1. AAnswering question 5 before question 1
2. BSkipping the instructions to save time
3. CWriting your name on the first page only
4. DWriting only the final answers without work

“The writer’s grandfather never talked about the war. Only after his death did the family find a box of medals and letters in the attic.” What does this detail suggest?

1. AHe kept his wartime experiences private.
2. BHe never served in the war at all.
3. CHe talked about the war with his family every day.
4. DHe gave his medals away to friends.

A notice says: “From 1 June, the clinic will no longer accept cash. Payment by card or phone only.” A patient arrives on 3 June with only cash. What is most likely to happen?

1. AThe patient will be refused treatment by law.
2. BThe patient will get a cash discount.
3. CThe patient will not be able to pay with cash.
4. DThe patient will pay cash as usual.