Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

Honeybees communicate by dancing. When a bee finds flowers, it returns to the hive and moves in a pattern called the waggle dance. The direction and length of the dance tell other bees where the food is. What is the main idea of the passage?

1. ABees use a dance to tell each other where food is.
2. BBees prefer flowers that grow close to the hive.
3. CThe waggle dance is the only dance that bees know.
4. DBees make honey from the flowers they find.

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. CRunning very fast on land
4. DSwimming underwater

A clinic sign reads: “Please turn off your mobile phone in the X-ray room.” Where must phones be turned off?

1. AIn the X-ray room
2. BIn the waiting room
3. CAnywhere inside the clinic
4. DIn the car park

“Ella stared at the empty page. The essay was due in an hour, and she had written only her name.” How does Ella most likely feel?

1. AWorried
2. BAmused
3. CProud
4. DRelaxed

“The storm knocked down power lines across the county. Schools closed, and many families spent the night by candlelight.” What was the effect of the fallen power lines?

1. AFamilies bought new power lines.
2. BSchools opened earlier the next day.
3. CThe storm became stronger.
4. DMany homes had no electricity.

“When you exercise in hot weather, your body sweats to cool down. If you do not replace the lost fluid, you can become dehydrated, which may cause dizziness and headaches.” What is the main point of the passage?

1. AReplacing fluid prevents dehydration in heat.
2. BHot weather is good for exercising.
3. CSweating is a sign of serious illness.
4. DHeadaches are caused only by hot weather.

“Supporters of the new law say it will reduce noise at night. Opponents say it will hurt businesses that stay open late. Both sides agree that residents deserve a good night’s sleep.” On what do both sides agree?

1. AThe law will reduce noise at night.
2. BThe law will hurt late-night businesses.
3. CBusinesses should close at sunset.
4. DResidents should be able to sleep well.

“The new policy allows staff to work from home two days a week. Employees who need to see patients must still work on site every day.” Which employee can work from home under the policy?

1. AA physiotherapist treating patients
2. BAn office billing clerk
3. CA nurse who sees patients daily
4. DA doctor running daily clinics