Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

“The cat crept slowly across the grass, keeping low, its eyes fixed on the bird.” What is the cat most likely trying to do?

1. AFind its owner
2. BCatch the bird
3. CPlay with a ball
4. DGo to sleep

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. B2
3. C4
4. D3

Some plants, like the cactus, store water in their thick stems. This helps them survive in deserts, where rain may not fall for months. How do cactus plants survive in the desert?

1. AThey need rain every day.
2. BThey grow only near rivers.
3. CThey lose their thick stems in the hot summer.
4. DThey store water in their thick stems.

“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 shake his hand
3. CJamie to call someone back
4. DJamie to leave practice early

“The storm knocked down power lines across the county. Schools closed, and many families spent the night by candlelight.” What was the effect of the fallen power lines?

1. ASchools opened earlier the next day.
2. BMany homes had no electricity.
3. CThe storm became stronger.
4. DFamilies bought new power lines.

Lions live in groups called prides, and the females do most of the hunting together. Tigers usually live and hunt alone. How are lions and tigers different, according to the passage?

1. ALions live in groups, but tigers mostly live alone.
2. BTigers live in groups, but lions mostly live alone.
3. CLions hunt only at night, but tigers hunt by day.
4. DMale lions do all the hunting, but tigers never hunt.

“The children’s hospital opened a play room. Since then, nurses report that children are calmer before procedures and need fewer extra staff to help hold them still.” What can be inferred about the play room?

1. AIt is open only to children who are not ill.
2. BIt may help reduce children’s fear before procedures.
3. CIt has replaced medical procedures.
4. DIt has made the nurses less busy than before.

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