Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

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

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

Koalas live in eastern Australia. They eat mainly the leaves of eucalyptus trees and sleep for many hours each day. What do koalas mainly eat?

1. AEucalyptus leaves
2. BBamboo shoots
3. CSmall insects and worms
4. DGrass and seeds

Drinking enough water helps the body control its temperature. Water also carries nutrients to cells and removes waste through the kidneys. Many adults need about two litres of fluid a day, and more in hot weather. According to the passage, how does water help remove waste?

1. AThrough the kidneys
2. BBy carrying nutrients to cells
3. CBy lowering the temperature of the cells
4. DThrough the skin only

“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. AProud
2. BWorried
3. CAmused
4. DRelaxed

To make a cup of tea, first boil the water. Next, put a tea bag in the cup and pour the hot water over it. Let it steep for three to five minutes, then remove the bag and add milk if you like. Which step comes immediately before removing the tea bag?

1. APutting the tea bag in the cup
2. BLetting the tea steep for three to five minutes
3. CBoiling the water
4. DAdding milk

“The coach had a rule: no phones at practice. When Jamie’s phone buzzed during drills, the coach simply held out his hand.” What did the coach most likely want?

1. AJamie to hand over the phone
2. BJamie to call someone back
3. CJamie to shake his hand
4. DJamie to leave practice early

“Many people think nurses simply follow doctors’ orders. In reality, nurses assess patients, plan care, teach families and often notice early warning signs before anyone else.” What is the author’s main purpose?

1. ATo describe how to become a nurse
2. BTo argue that doctors are unnecessary
3. CTo challenge a narrow view of nursing
4. DTo explain how doctors give orders

“Despite years of warnings, the town did not repair the old dam. When the storm came, the water broke through and flooded the valley.” What is the author most likely suggesting?

1. AThe flood could probably have been prevented.
2. BThe town repaired the dam just in time.
3. CThe warnings about the old dam turned out to be incorrect.
4. DThe storm was the only cause of the flood.