A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 5 Test – Future Streams: Planning Tech Purchases & Digital Catch-ups 2
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Test 1
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Sarah
To: Emma
Hi Emma,
How are you doing today? I am planning to have a fun movie night at my house (25) ……………… Friday. There is a great new anime series on Netflix and I really want to watch (26) ……………… with you!
My mum says she is going to make some big cheese pizzas (27) ……………… us. We are also going to eat lots (28) ……………… sweet popcorn while we watch the first episode.
(29) ……………… you want to come? Please let (30) ……………… know before tomorrow so I can tell my mum.
See you soon,
Sarah
Answer Key & Explanations
25 on
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition on when we are talking about specific days of the week, like Friday.
– Why not 'in': We use in for months or years (like in October), but never for a specific day.
26 it
– Why it's right: We need the singular object pronoun it to refer back to the "new anime series" that Sarah wants to watch.
– Why not 'them': Even though "series" ends with an 's', Sarah is talking about one specific new show ("a great new anime series"), so we cannot use the plural them.
27 for
– Why it's right: We use the preposition for when someone prepares, buys, or makes something to give to another person (make pizzas for us).
– Why not 'to': We never say make something to someone; we always make something for someone.
28 of
– Why it's right: We must use the preposition of to complete the common fixed phrase lots of, which we use to talk about a large amount of something.
– Why not 'from': We never use the word from to describe a quantity in English; the phrase is always lots of.
29 Do
– Why it's right: We use Do at the beginning of a present simple question with the pronoun you and a main base verb like want.
– Why not 'Are': We use Are with adjectives or verbs ending in -ing (like Are you coming?), but never with a base action verb like want.
30 me
– Why it's right: The phrase let me know is very common in English and means 'tell me your answer'. We need the object pronoun me to refer back to Sarah.
– Why not 'I': We must use an object pronoun like me immediately after the action verb let, never the subject pronoun I.
Test 2
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Tom
To: Alex
Hi Alex,
How are you? Our e-sports team needs to practice for the big tournament. The first match is (25) ……………… Sunday, so we must train hard together. What time do you want (26) ……………… log online this Saturday? I am going to be free (27) ……………… the afternoon. We can start playing at 3 o'clock. My brother has a new headset and I can borrow (28) ……………… today. I really think we are much better (29) ……………… the other teams in our group! Please let (30) ……………… know when you are ready.
See you,
Tom
Answer Key & Explanations
25 on
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition 'on' when we talk about specific days of the week, like Sunday.
– Why not 'in': We use 'in' for months or years, but we never use it for days.
26 to
– Why it's right: The verb 'want' is always followed by 'to' and an infinitive verb when we ask someone about their plans or wishes.
– Why not 'for': Many learners make the mistake of writing 'want for log', but 'want' must always take 'to' before the next action.
27 in
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition 'in' when we talk about parts of the day, such as 'in the morning' or 'in the afternoon'.
– Why not 'at': We use 'at' for exact clock times or 'at night', but it is incorrect to say 'at the afternoon'.
28 it
– Why it's right: We use the singular object pronoun 'it' to replace 'a new headset' so we do not have to repeat the same words again.
– Why not 'them': 'Them' is a plural pronoun, but we need a singular pronoun because Tom is only talking about one headset.
29 than
– Why it's right: We use 'than' after a comparative adjective (like 'better', 'faster', or 'taller') when we are comparing two things or groups.
– Why not 'that': 'That' looks and sounds very similar, but it is not used for comparing things in English grammar.
30 me
– Why it's right: The phrase 'let me know' is a very common fixed expression that simply means 'tell me' or 'give me information'.
– Why not 'I': We must use the object pronoun 'me' after the verb 'let', not the subject pronoun 'I', because Tom is the person receiving the information.
Test 3
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Emma
To: Leo
Hi Leo,
How are you? I need to buy a new laptop for my school work (25) ……………… my old one is broken. Do you want to come to the big electronics store this weekend?
We can go there (26) ……………… Saturday morning. My dad says he will drive (27) ……………… to the shop after breakfast. You know much more about computers (28) ……………… I do!
There (29) ……………… a lot of cheap laptops on sale right now. Please send (30) ……………… a message if you are free.
See you soon!
Answer Key & Explanations
25 because
– Why it's right: We use "because" to give a reason for something. Emma needs a new laptop, and the reason is that her old one is broken.
– Why not 'so': We use "so" to show the result of a situation, not the reason.
26 on
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition "on" before days of the week, like "on Saturday" or "on Monday".
– Why not 'in': We use "in" for months and years, but we never use it for specific days.
27 us
– Why it's right: Emma is talking about herself and Leo, so we need the object pronoun "us" after the action verb "drive".
– Why not 'we': The word "we" is a subject pronoun, which means it starts a sentence before a verb, but it cannot come after the verb.
28 than
– Why it's right: We use "than" when we compare two different things or people, like saying Leo knows "more about computers than" Emma does.
– Why not 'from': We use "from" to show where something started or arrived from, not to compare two things together.
29 are
– Why it's right: We need the verb "are" to complete the present tense phrase "There are" because she is talking about the plural noun "laptops".
– Why not 'is': The word "is" is only used for singular nouns (like "There is a laptop"), not plural words.
30 me
– Why it's right: Emma is asking her cousin to contact her, so we need the object pronoun "me" after the action verb "send".
– Why not 'I': The word "I" is a subject pronoun, which means it starts a sentence before a verb, but it cannot come after a verb.