Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

“Kevin is the tallest boy in the class. He often helps the teacher reach things on the top shelf.” Why does Kevin often help the teacher?

1. AHe is the teacher’s son.
2. BHe is tall enough to reach high shelves.
3. CHe is the oldest boy in the class.
4. DHe wants to sit near the shelf.

When Leo opened the door, the kitchen was full of smoke and the smoke alarm was beeping. A pan was still on the stove. What most likely happened?

1. AA window had been left open.
2. BFood on the stove had burned.
3. CLeo had cleaned the kitchen.
4. DThe alarm was being tested by the landlord.

Loud noise can damage hearing over time. People who work with loud machines should wear ear protection, such as earplugs or earmuffs. What should people who work with loud machines wear?

1. ASafety glasses
2. BEar protection
3. CThick gloves
4. DSteel-toed boots

A graph shows that the number of people using the town library fell each year from 2015 to 2019 and then rose sharply after the library added free Wi-Fi and study rooms in 2020. Which conclusion is best supported?

1. ALibrary use fell every year from 2015 to 2022.
2. BLibrary use rose after the new services were added.
3. CThe library closed all of its study rooms in 2020.
4. DFree Wi-Fi caused library use to fall in 2015.

A patient handout says: “Call the clinic if your temperature rises above 38.5 °C (101.3 °F), if the wound becomes red and swollen, or if you notice any discharge.” Which situation should lead the patient to call?

1. AThe bandage needs to be changed as planned.
2. BThe wound becomes red and swollen.
3. CThe temperature is 37.0 °C (98.6 °F) in the evening.
4. DThe patient feels tired after a long walk.

“After the storm, the town came together. Neighbours cleared fallen trees, shared food and checked on elderly residents.” What is the main theme of the passage?

1. AThe danger of living near old trees
2. BWhy older people should move away
3. CThe best way to prepare for a storm
4. DPeople helping one another in hard times

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. AVisitors learn nothing at zoos.
2. BZoos are the best place for all animals.
3. CZoo animals need large, natural spaces.
4. DAll zoos give animals perfect homes.

The author writes: “Our school’s new start time of 9 a.m. instead of 8 a.m. has been a success. Attendance is up, and students say they feel more awake. A few parents have complained about later pick-ups.” Which statement best summarises the passage?

1. AThe later start has failed, and attendance has fallen sharply.
2. BThe school plans to start even earlier next year.
3. CParents and students all dislike the later start.
4. DThe later start helps students, but some parents object.