Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

A cereal box reads: “Contains wheat and milk. May contain traces of nuts.” Which ingredient does the box say it contains?

1. ASoya
2. BShellfish
3. CEggs
4. DWheat

Spiders are not insects. Insects have six legs and three body parts, but spiders have eight legs and two body parts. How are spiders different from insects?

1. ASpiders have six legs and three body parts.
2. BSpiders can fly, but insects cannot.
3. CSpiders are larger than all insects.
4. DSpiders have eight legs and two body parts.

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. AStrong wings and a long, quiet tail
2. BSharp beaks and long legs
3. CLarge eyes and excellent hearing
4. DBright feathers and loud calls

Hand sanitiser is useful when soap and water are not available. Still, washing with soap and water is better when hands are visibly dirty, because sanitiser does not remove dirt and grease well. What can you infer from the passage?

1. ASoap and water are the better choice for greasy hands.
2. BHand sanitiser removes dirt better than soap.
3. CHand sanitiser should never be used.
4. DSoap and water are only needed in hospitals and clinics, not at home.

“The vet told the Lees that their dog was overweight. She advised smaller meals, fewer treats and a longer walk each day.” What can you conclude about the vet’s advice?

1. AIt aims to cure the dog’s fear of walks.
2. BIt aims to teach the dog new tricks.
3. CIt aims to help the dog gain weight.
4. DIt aims to help the dog lose weight.

A clinic newsletter states: “Starting next month, patients can request repeat prescriptions online. Requests will be ready to collect within two working days.” If a patient submits a request online on Monday, when is the prescription most likely ready?

1. ALater the same day
2. BBy Wednesday
3. CThe following Monday
4. DNext month

A patient reads: “Fast for 8 hours before the blood test. You may drink water. Do not eat, chew gum or drink coffee.” The test is at 9 a.m. What is the latest time the patient may eat?

1. A1 a.m.
2. BMidnight
3. C8 a.m.
4. D9 p.m. the night before

The author writes: “Students who eat lunch with friends are happier at school. Therefore, schools should give students more time for lunch.” Which unstated assumption does the argument depend on?

1. AHappier students always get the highest grades.
2. BStudents do not like the food that is served in the school cafeteria.
3. CTeachers prefer to eat lunch in their classrooms.
4. DMore lunch time would lead to more eating with friends.