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

“Sara loves to read. For example, she finishes two or three books every week.” What does the phrase “For example” show?

1. AAn example supporting the first sentence follows.
2. BThe writer is about to end the story here.
3. CA different opinion is about to be given.
4. DThe second sentence disagrees with the first.

“The baby was so tiny that she fit in the palm of her father’s hand.” What does “tiny” mean?

1. AVery small
2. BVery heavy
3. CVery loud
4. DVery sleepy

“I couldn’t put the book down. I read it in one night and was sad when it ended.” What is the reader’s opinion of the book?

1. AThe reader did not finish it.
2. BThe reader enjoyed it very much.
3. CThe reader found it too long.
4. DThe reader thought it was frightening.

“Our hospital’s new cafeteria is the best in the region. It opened in May and serves meals from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.” Which part of the passage is an opinion?

1. AThe cafeteria starts serving meals at 7 a.m. daily.
2. BThe cafeteria opened in May.
3. CThe cafeteria closes at 7 p.m.
4. DThe cafeteria is the best in the region.

“The word ‘biology’ comes from two Greek words: ‘bios’, meaning life, and ‘logos’, meaning study.” What does “biology” mean, according to the passage?

1. AThe study of rocks
2. BThe study of life
3. CThe study of stars
4. DThe study of numbers

“Every year, Grandpa planted one more apple tree. When people asked why, since he would not live to see them fruit, he smiled and said, ‘They are not for me.’” What does Grandpa’s answer suggest?

1. AHe did not know how trees grow.
2. BHe did not like eating apples himself.
3. CHe planned to sell the young trees soon for money.
4. DHe planted the trees for future generations.

Passage A: “Zoos protect endangered animals and teach visitors about wildlife.” Passage B: “Animals in zoos may suffer in small enclosures far from their natural homes.” Which statement would the author of Passage B most likely agree with?

1. AAll zoos give animals perfect homes.
2. BZoos are the best place for all animals.
3. CVisitors learn nothing at zoos.
4. DZoo animals need large, natural spaces.