A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 5 Test – Campus Invites: Study Groups & School Events 4
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Test 1
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Jack
To: Sam
Hi Sam,
Our math teacher told me about a new homework club at school. It starts (25) ……………… Tuesday afternoon at four o'clock. We can do (26) ……………… homework there together every week. The teachers (27) ……………… going to help us with difficult subjects, so we can get better grades this year. I think it is a great idea, (28) ……………… I don't want to go by myself. Would you like (29) ……………… come with me? We can walk home together after it finishes. Please send (30) ……………… a message tomorrow.
Jack
Answer Key & Explanations
25 on
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition 'on' when talking about days of the week, like 'on Tuesday'.
– Why not 'in': We use 'in' for longer periods like months or years (e.g., 'in May'), but not for specific days.
26 our
– Why it's right: The subject of the sentence is 'We', so we need the possessive word 'our' to show that the homework belongs to Jack and Sam.
– Why not 'us': 'Us' is an object pronoun, but here we need a word that tells us whose homework they are doing.
27 are
– Why it's right: 'The teachers' is a plural subject (more than one person), so we must use 'are' to make the 'are going to' future form.
– Why not 'is': You only use 'is' for singular subjects, like 'the teacher' or 'he'.
28 but
– Why it's right: We use the word 'but' to connect two opposite or different ideas, like thinking the club is a great idea, but not wanting to go alone.
– Why not 'because': 'Because' is used to give a reason for something, but here Jack is showing a contrast between two thoughts.
29 to
– Why it's right: After the polite phrase 'would like', we must always use 'to' plus the base form of the verb (to come).
– Why not 'for': We don't use 'for' before a verb to show an action someone wants to do.
30 me
– Why it's right: Jack wants Sam to reply to him directly, so we need the object pronoun 'me' after the verb 'send'.
– Why not 'I': 'I' is a subject pronoun (like 'I send'), but here the word receives the action, so it must be 'me'.
Test 2
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Katie
To: Sarah
Hi Sarah,
Are you free this weekend? I (25) ……………… going to a math tutor session on Saturday morning. I want to practice (26) ……………… we have a big test next week. The tutor is really good, and she always helps me understand difficult problems. We usually study in the town library (27) ……………… two hours. The classes are small and there (28) ……………… only three other students in my group. After we finish, we can go (29) ……………… the cafe and get some pizza. I think it will be very useful. Please let (30) ……………… know if you can come.
See you tomorrow,
Katie
Answer Key & Explanations
25 am / 'm
– Why it's right: We use "am" with "I" and an -ing word (like going) to talk about our future plans.
– Why not 'is': You can say "he is" or "she is", but you must always use "am" with "I".
26 because
– Why it's right: We use "because" to give a reason for something. Katie wants to practice for the reason that there is a test.
– Why not 'so': We use "so" for the result of something, not the reason. You practice because there is a test, you don't practice so there is a test.
27 for
– Why it's right: When we talk about how long an activity lasts (like "two hours"), we use the preposition "for".
– Why not 'since': We use "since" for a specific starting time (like "since 2 o'clock"), but "for" is always used for a total amount of time.
28 are
– Why it's right: We use "there are" to talk about more than one thing or person. "Three other students" is a plural phrase, so we need a plural verb.
– Why not 'is': You only use "there is" when you are talking about one single person or thing.
29 to
– Why it's right: When we talk about moving towards a destination, we use the verb "go" followed by the preposition "to".
– Why not 'at': You can eat "at" the cafe, but when you talk about travelling there, you must "go to" a place.
30 me
– Why it's right: "Let me know" is a very common everyday expression that simply means "tell me".
– Why not 'I': We must use the object pronoun "me" after an action word like "let", instead of "I".
Test 3
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Leo
To: Sam
Hi Sam,
How are you? Next Saturday, my school is having a summer fair and I want (25) ……………… invite you. It starts at 10 o'clock in the morning. There (26) ……………… going to be lots of fun games to play. I know you are very good (27) ……………… winning prizes! We can eat lunch there, (28) ……………… they are selling burgers and hot dogs. My dad is going to drive me, so we can pick you up from your house. (29) ……………… you like to come with us? Please write back and let (30) ……………… know soon.
Love,
Leo
Answer Key & Explanations
25 to
– Why it's right: We use "to" after the verb "want" before adding another action verb like "invite".
– Why not 'for': We cannot use "for" directly before a base verb in this way.
26 are
– Why it's right: We use the plural verb "are" because the sentence is talking about "lots of fun games", which is more than one thing.
– Why not 'is': We use "is" for just one thing, but "games" is plural.
27 at
– Why it's right: When we talk about someone's skill or ability, we always use the preposition "at" after the adjective "good".
– Why not 'in': It is a common mistake to say you are "good in" something, but the correct English phrase is always "good at".
28 because
– Why it's right: We use "because" to explain the reason for something, like why they can eat lunch there.
– Why not 'but': We use "but" to show a surprising difference or opposite idea, which doesn't make sense here.
29 Would
– Why it's right: We use "Would" to make a polite invitation when it is followed by "you like to".
– Why not 'Do': If we use "Do", we would say "Do you want to", but the verb here is "like", so we need "Would you like to".
30 me
– Why it's right: Leo is asking Sam to tell him the answer, so we use the object pronoun "me" after the verb "let".
– Why not 'I': We only use "I" before a verb as the subject of the sentence, not as an object receiving the action.