A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 5 Test – Campus Invites: Study Groups & School Events 1
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Test 1
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Anna
To: Leo
Hi Leo,
Our science teacher told us to make groups (25) ……………… the new project today. I’m working with Ben and Clara. (26) ……………… are both very good at science! We still need one more person in our group.
Do you want to join us? We want to write about space (27) ……………… we all love learning about planets.
We’re going to meet at the library (28) ……………… Friday afternoon to look at some books. You can tell me tomorrow (29) ……………… you want to join our group. Space is (30) ……………… very interesting topic!
Anna
Answer Key & Explanations
25 for
– Why it's right: We use the preposition for to explain the purpose of something. The groups are made for the new science project.
– Why not 'to': We do not use to before a noun phrase like the new project.
26 They
– Why it's right: They is a subject pronoun. It replaces the names "Ben and Clara" from the sentence before it.
– Why not 'We': Anna says "I'm working with Ben and Clara", so she needs to use They to talk about her two partners in the next sentence.
27 because
– Why it's right: We use because to give a reason for something. The reason they chose the topic of space is that they love learning about planets.
– Why not 'so': So gives a result, but here we need a word that gives a reason.
28 on
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition on before days of the week, like Friday afternoon.
– Why not 'in': We use in for months or years, but it is incorrect to use it for specific days.
29 if
– Why it's right: We use if to introduce a choice or possibility. Anna wants to know whether Leo wants to join or not.
– Why not 'that': That would mean it is already a fact he is joining, but Anna is still waiting for his answer.
30 a
– Why it's right: We use the article a before singular, countable nouns (like topic) when we describe them for the first time.
– Why not 'the': We use the when talking about a specific thing the reader already knows about, but here Anna is just giving a general description.
Test 2
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Ben
To: Leo
Hi Leo,
How are you? I'm writing (25) ……………… I want to invite you to our school play rehearsal this afternoon. We are doing (26) ……………… very funny comedy this year, and I have a great part!
The actors are going to practice at 4 p.m. (27) ……………… the school hall. It will probably finish around 5:30 p.m., (28) ……………… you can be home for dinner. You do not need (29) ……………… buy a ticket for today. Can you let (30) ……………… know if you can come?
See you soon,
Ben
Answer Key & Explanations
25 because
– Why it's right: We use "because" to give a reason for an action. Here, Ben is explaining the reason why he is writing the email.
– Why not 'so': "So" is used to show a result, which would not make logical sense in this sentence.
26 a
– Why it's right: We use the article "a" before a singular noun phrase ("very funny comedy") when we mention it for the first time.
– Why not 'the': We use "the" for specific things the reader already knows about, but this is brand new information.
27 in
– Why it's right: We use the preposition "in" to talk about being inside a building or enclosed space, like a school hall.
– Why not 'on': We use "on" for flat surfaces (like a table or a wall), not for inside rooms or buildings.
28 so
– Why it's right: We use "so" to show the result of an action. The rehearsal finishes early, and the result is that Leo can be home in time for dinner.
– Why not 'because': "Because" introduces a reason, but being home for dinner is the result of the early finish, not the reason for it.
29 to
– Why it's right: After the verb "need", we use "to" plus the base verb ("to buy") to show that an action is necessary.
– Why not 'for': We cannot put "for" directly before a verb like "buy"; "for" is followed by a noun or an "-ing" word.
30 me
– Why it's right: "Me" is an object pronoun that receives the action. It perfectly completes the very common English phrase "let me know" (which means "tell me").
– Why not 'I': "I" is a subject pronoun used at the beginning of a sentence, but here we need an object pronoun after the verb "let".
Test 3
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Clara
To: Sarah
We have a really important maths test next week. I am quite worried about it (25) ……………… the last lesson was very difficult. Do you want (26) ……………… study together at the school library after classes? We can go there (27) ……………… Thursday afternoon. We usually finish school at three o'clock, (28) ……………… we will have plenty of time. The library is very quiet and it has (29) ……………… lot of great books. My mum can drive us home (30) ……………… half past five. Please tell me if you can come!
See you tomorrow,
Clara
Answer Key & Explanations
25 because
– Why it's right: We use because to give a reason for something. Clara is explaining the reason why she is worried about the test.
– Why not 'but': But is used to show a different or opposite idea, not to explain a reason.
26 to
– Why it's right: After the verb want, we need to use to before the next verb. This makes the correct phrase want to study.
– Why not 'for': We do not use for before a verb to show what someone wants to do.
27 on
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition on before days of the week, like on Thursday or on Monday.
– Why not 'in': We use in for longer times like months or years, but not for specific days.
28 so
– Why it's right: We use so to talk about the result of an action. Because school finishes early, the result is that they have plenty of time.
– Why not 'because': Because is used to give a reason, but here we need a word to introduce the result of finishing school at three o'clock.
29 a
– Why it's right: We need the article a to complete the common phrase a lot of, which means a large number of things.
– Why not 'the': The phrase is always a lot of; we never say the lot of to talk about how much there is.
30 at
– Why it's right: We use the preposition at to talk about an exact time on the clock, like at half past five.
– Why not 'on': We use on for days and dates, not for times on a clock.