Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

A weather report says: “Today will be cloudy in the morning with sunshine in the afternoon. Tonight, expect light rain.” When is rain expected?

1. ATonight
2. BThis afternoon
3. CAll day long
4. DThis morning

Rosa wanted to buy a new bike. She saved her pocket money for six months and also earned money by walking her neighbour’s dog. How did Rosa get money for the bike?

1. ASelling her old bike at a market
2. BBorrowing money from her neighbour
3. CAsking her parents to pay for it
4. DSaving pocket money and walking a dog

Owls hunt mostly at night. Their large eyes help them see in dim light, and their excellent hearing lets them find mice hidden under leaves or snow. Which two features help owls hunt at night?

1. ASharp beaks and long legs
2. BStrong wings and a long, quiet tail
3. CBright feathers and loud calls
4. DLarge eyes and excellent hearing

A medicine label reads: “Take one tablet twice daily with food. Do not drive or operate machinery if you feel drowsy. Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine.” What can you infer from the label?

1. AThe medicine should be taken once a day.
2. BThe medicine is safe to mix with alcohol.
3. CThe medicine must be taken on an empty stomach.
4. DThe medicine may cause drowsiness.

“I can’t believe they cancelled the concert again,” Mia sighed, throwing the tickets on the table. “That’s the third time this year.” What is Mia’s tone?

1. AAmused
2. BHopeful and calm
3. CFrustrated
4. DGrateful

“The cake looked perfect, but when Ben cut into it, the middle was still runny.” What can you infer?

1. AThe cake had too much flour.
2. BBen forgot to add the eggs to the mix.
3. CThe cake was not baked long enough.
4. DThe cake was baked too long.

“The town’s population grew from 8000 to 12 000 in ten years. During the same period, the number of schools stayed at two.” Which problem does the passage most likely point to?

1. AThe town built too many new schools.
2. BThe population of the town went down.
3. CThe schools may have become crowded.
4. DFewer children were living in the town.

“Ten patients tried a new sleep app. Eight said they slept better. The app company now claims: ‘Proven to cure insomnia!’” Why is the claim not justified?

1. ATen self-reports without a comparison group prove little.
2. BEight out of ten is less than half of the patients.
3. CSleep apps cannot be used by patients at home.
4. DThe app should have been tested on one patient.