Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

Many people think goldfish have a memory of only three seconds. In fact, studies have shown that goldfish can remember things for months and can even be trained to respond to sounds. What does the passage say about goldfish?

1. AThey cannot learn anything at all.
2. BThey can remember things for months.
3. CThey forget sounds very quickly.
4. DThey can remember things for three seconds only.

“Jake gobbled his lunch in two minutes so he could get back to the football game.” What does “gobbled” mean?

1. AShared with friends
2. BThrew it away
3. CAte very quickly
4. DAte very slowly

A medication log shows: “Monday – taken 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Tuesday – taken 8 a.m. Wednesday – taken 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.” Which dose was missed?

1. AWednesday morning
2. BTuesday evening
3. CWednesday evening
4. DMonday morning

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

“The children had been told not to touch the cake. When their mother came back, there was a finger-shaped hole in the icing and chocolate on Tom’s chin.” What can you infer?

1. AThe cake was not finished.
2. BTom does not like chocolate.
3. CThe mother made a mistake.
4. DTom had tasted the cake.

Glass recycling saves energy, because melting recycled glass takes less heat than making new glass from sand. Glass can be recycled again and again without losing quality. Which detail supports the idea that glass recycling saves energy?

1. AGlass can be recycled again and again.
2. BMelting recycled glass takes less heat than making new glass.
3. CGlass does not lose quality when recycled.
4. DNew glass is made from sand.

A clinic policy reads: “Patients more than 15 minutes late may be asked to rebook. Patients who call ahead to say they are running late will be seen if time allows.” A patient arrives 20 minutes late without calling. What is most likely to happen?

1. AThe patient may be asked to book another time.
2. BThe patient’s next visit will be cancelled.
3. CThe patient must pay a fine before leaving.
4. DThe patient will be seen immediately.

Clinic hours: “Mon–Thu 8 a.m.–8 p.m.; Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–noon; Sun closed. Walk-in patients are seen until one hour before closing.” What is the latest time a walk-in patient can be seen on a Friday?

1. A7 p.m.
2. B11 a.m.
3. C4 p.m.
4. D5 p.m.