Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

The Dead Sea, between Israel and Jordan, is so salty that people can float on its surface without trying. Very few living things can survive in its water. Why can people float easily in the Dead Sea?

1. AThe water is very salty.
2. BThe water moves very fast.
3. CThe water is very shallow.
4. DThe water is very cold.

“Nora’s little brother was so exhausted after the party that he fell asleep in the car before they left the driveway.” What does “exhausted” mean?

1. AVery excited
2. BVery tired
3. CVery bored
4. DVery hungry

Snakes flick their tongues in and out to pick up scents from the air. This helps them find food and sense danger. Why do snakes flick their tongues?

1. ATo cool their bodies down
2. BTo warn other snakes away
3. CTo clean dust off their faces and eyes
4. DTo pick up scents from the air around them

“Ravi and his sister argued about which film to watch. In the end, they agreed to watch his choice tonight and hers tomorrow.” How was the conflict resolved?

1. AThey decided not to watch any film.
2. BThey compromised and took turns.
3. CRavi’s sister chose both films.
4. DTheir parents chose a different film.

“When you have a cold, the lining of your nose swells and makes more mucus. This is why your nose feels blocked.” What causes the blocked feeling in your nose?

1. AToo much sleep at night
2. BSwelling and extra mucus
3. CSneezing too often in the day
4. DCold air in the nose

Unlike most fish, the salmon is born in fresh water, travels to the ocean to grow and then returns to the same river to lay its eggs. Which choice best summarises the passage?

1. ASalmon spend their whole lives in the ocean.
2. BSalmon move between rivers and the ocean during their lives.
3. CSalmon are born in the ocean and later die in fresh-water rivers.
4. DSalmon are the only fish that lay eggs.

The author writes: “Some say that online learning is less effective than learning in a classroom. That may be true for some subjects, but for many students who work or live far away, online courses are the only practical way to study.” What is the author’s position?

1. AOnline learning is always less effective and should end for all subjects.
2. BOnline learning has limits but is valuable for many students.
3. CClassroom learning is not practical for anyone.
4. DOnline learning should replace all classroom teaching.

“The ward needs at least one nurse for every four patients. Tonight there are 22 patients.” What is the smallest number of nurses needed?

1. A7
2. B4
3. C6
4. D5