Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

A recipe card says: “Serves 4. You will need 2 cups of rice, 1 onion and 3 cups of water.” How many people does the recipe serve?

1. A1
2. B3
3. C4
4. D2

A textbook chapter has these headings: “What Is an Earthquake?”, “Why Earthquakes Happen”, “How to Stay Safe”. Under which heading would you look for advice on what to do during an earthquake?

1. AHow to Stay Safe
2. BWhat Is an Earthquake?
3. CThe glossary at the back of the book
4. DWhy Earthquakes Happen

A clinic sign reads: “Please turn off your mobile phone in the X-ray room.” Where must phones be turned off?

1. AIn the waiting room
2. BAnywhere inside the clinic
3. CIn the car park
4. DIn the X-ray room

“The warranty covers repairs for two years from the date of purchase. It does not cover damage caused by dropping the device or by water.” Which repair would the warranty cover?

1. AA fault first appearing after three years
2. BA cracked screen after the phone was dropped
3. CA fault that appears after one year of normal use
4. DWater damage after the phone fell in a pool

“Leah practised her lines every night, but on opening night she froze and could not remember a single word.” What does “froze” mean in this sentence?

1. ASuddenly could not act or speak
2. BLaughed at her own mistake
3. CRan off the stage in tears
4. DBecame very cold on the stage

“Many people believe bulls are angered by the colour red. In fact, bulls cannot see red well. They react to the movement of the cape, not its colour.” What is the purpose of the passage?

1. ATo correct a common belief
2. BTo describe how bulls are raised on farms
3. CTo tell a story about a famous bull
4. DTo persuade people to stop bullfighting

The sign at the pool reads: “Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult in the water. Children 8 to 12 may swim alone if they pass the swim test. No one under 16 may use the diving board.” A 10-year-old has passed the swim test. What may the child do?

1. ASwim only with an adult in the water
2. BUse the diving board only with an adult
3. CSwim alone, but not use the diving board
4. DSwim alone and use the diving board

“The nurse noticed that Mr. Diaz, usually chatty, had barely spoken all morning and had left most of his breakfast. She sat down beside him and asked how he was feeling.” Why did the nurse most likely sit down with Mr. Diaz?

1. AShe wanted him to finish his breakfast.
2. BShe noticed a change in his usual behaviour.
3. CShe was waiting for the doctor.
4. DShe needed him to sign a form.