A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 5 Test – Campus Invites: Study Groups & School Events 7
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Test 1
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Sophie
To: Leo
Hi Leo,
Our biology teacher just told us about the field trip to the nature park next week. I am looking (25) ……………… a partner for the trip. (26) ……………… you want to work with me?
We have to find lots of different plants (27) ……………… take photos of them. I am bringing my new camera, (28) ……………… you don't need to bring yours. We can share (29) ……………… during the day.
Please write back and let me know soon. We must tell the teacher (30) ……………… Friday morning.
See you tomorrow,
Sophie
Answer Key & Explanations
25 for
– Why it's right: We use the preposition for after the verb look when we are trying to find someone or something (look for).
– Why not 'at': We use look at when we use our eyes to watch or see something, but here Sophie is trying to find a partner.
26 Do
– Why it's right: We use Do to start a present simple question with the pronoun you.
– Why not 'Are': We do not use Are with base verbs like want; we only use it with -ing verbs or adjectives.
27 and
– Why it's right: We use the conjunction and to link two similar ideas or actions together. Here, it links finding plants and taking photos.
– Why not 'but': We use but to show a difference or contrast, not to add more of the same information.
28 so
– Why it's right: We use so to show the result of something. The result of Sophie bringing her camera is that Leo doesn't need to bring his.
– Why not 'because': Because gives a reason for something, but here Sophie is explaining a result.
29 it
– Why it's right: It is an object pronoun that takes the place of a singular noun. Here, it replaces the word "camera" from the sentence before.
– Why not 'them': Them is used to replace plural nouns, but Sophie only has one camera.
30 on
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition on before days of the week, like Friday morning.
– Why not 'in': We use in for months, years, or general parts of the day (like in the morning), but it is incorrect to use it for specific days.
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? School starts next week, so I am going shopping this Saturday (25) ……………… buy some new stationery and supplies. I really need to get a new backpack and lots (26) ……………… pens for my classes this year.
My dad (27) ……………… going to drive us to the new shopping centre in town. It is much bigger and better (28) ……………… the old one near our school. We can leave (29) ……………… 10 a.m.
(30) ……………… you want to come with us?
See you soon,
Tom
Answer Key & Explanations
25 to
– Why it's right: We use "to" followed by a base verb (like "to buy") to explain the reason or purpose for doing something.
– Why not 'for': We cannot put "for" directly before a verb like "buy"; "for" must be followed by a noun or an "-ing" word.
26 of
– Why it's right: The word "of" correctly completes the very common English quantifier phrase "lots of", which means a large amount or number.
– Why not 'with': We do not say "lots with" in English to describe having many things.
27 is
– Why it's right: We use "is" because "My dad" is one person (singular), and this completes the future form "is going to".
– Why not 'are': We use "are" for plural subjects (more than one person), but Tom is only talking about his dad.
28 than
– Why it's right: We always use "than" after comparative adjectives (like "bigger" or "better") to compare two different things.
– Why not 'then': "Then" is used to talk about time or what happens next, not for comparing things.
29 at
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition "at" when we are talking about an exact time on a clock, like 10 a.m.
– Why not 'in': We use "in" for months, years, or parts of the day (like "in the morning"), but not for exact clock times.
30 Do
– Why it's right: We use the helping verb "Do" to start a present simple question with the subject "you" and the base verb "want".
– Why not 'Are': We use "Are" if the next verb ends in "-ing" (like "Are you coming?"), but "want" is a base verb.
Test 3
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Alice
To: Bella
Hi Bella,
Our class party is tomorrow afternoon! I am so excited (25) ……………… it. Our teacher said we can use (26) ……………… last lesson to get everything ready. Do you want to come early to help (27) ……………… decorate the classroom? We need to put balloons (28) ……………… the walls and move all the desks. I bought some cool posters yesterday, (29) ……………… I cannot put them up by myself. I think it will be a lot of fun. We can meet outside the library (30) ……………… two o'clock. Please tell me if you can come!
See you,
Alice
Answer Key & Explanations
25 about
– Why it's right: We use the preposition about after the adjective excited when we talk about a thing or event we are looking forward to.
– Why not 'of': We say excited about something, never excited of something.
26 the
– Why it's right: We always use the definite article the before words like first or last when we are talking about one specific thing (the final lesson of the day).
– Why not 'a': We use a for any general lesson, but here Alice means one specific lesson that they both know about.
27 me
– Why it's right: We need the object pronoun me to show who receives the help. Alice is asking Bella to help her.
– Why not 'my': My is used to show you own something (like my book), but here we need a pronoun to receive the action of the verb help.
28 on
– Why it's right: We use the preposition on to talk about flat surfaces, like on the wall, on the table, or on the floor.
– Why not 'in': We use in for things inside a space or a box, not for things attached to a flat surface.
29 but
– Why it's right: We use but to connect two different or opposite ideas. Alice bought posters (a good thing), but she can't put them up alone (a problem).
– Why not 'so': So is used to show a result, but here we need a word to show a contrast between the two halves of the sentence.
30 at
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition at to talk about an exact time on the clock, like at two o'clock.
– Why not 'on': We use on for days and dates, not for clock times.