A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 5 Test – Classroom Excuses: Apologies & Polite Declines 1
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Test 1
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Lily
To: Sam
Hi Sam,
I am so sorry, but I forgot to bring our math textbook (25) ……………… school today. I left it on my desk at home last night.
We must study this afternoon (26) ……………… we have a big test tomorrow! (27) ……………… you want to come to my house after classes? We can read (28) ……………… there together.
My mum will make some snacks (29) ……………… us, too. I think it will be (30) ……………… fun afternoon. I promise I will remember to bring it tomorrow!
See you soon,
Lily
Answer Key & Explanations
25 to
– Why it's right: We use the preposition to to talk about movement or direction towards a place, like bringing something to school.
– Why not 'at': We use at to show where something already is, not the direction it is moving towards.
26 because
– Why it's right: We use because to explain the reason for something. They must study for the reason that they have a test tomorrow.
– Why not 'so': So is used to show a result, but here Lily is giving the reason why they need to study.
27 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.
28 it
– Why it's right: It is an object pronoun that takes the place of a singular thing. Here, it replaces the word "textbook" from the first sentence.
– Why not 'them': Them is used to replace plural nouns, but they only share one textbook.
29 for
– Why it's right: We use the preposition for to show who receives something or who it helps. The snacks are made for them.
– Why not 'to': We do not use to after the verb "make" in this way; we say "make something for someone".
30 a
– Why it's right: We use the article a before a singular, countable noun phrase (like fun afternoon) when we describe it in a general way.
– Why not 'the': We use the when talking about a specific thing the reader already knows about, but here Lily is just describing how the afternoon will be.
Test 2
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Mark
To: Sam
Hi Sam,
How are you? I am writing (25) ……………… tell you that I cannot meet tonight. I know we need to work on our science project, (26) ……………… I have a big family dinner. It is my grandfather's birthday today, so we are going to (27) ……………… really nice restaurant in town.
Can we do the project tomorrow instead? I am free (28) ……………… the afternoon after 3 p.m. Please send a message to let (29) ……………… know if you can meet.
See you (30) ……………… Friday!
Best wishes,
Mark
Answer Key & Explanations
25 to
– Why it's right: We use "to" followed by a base verb (like "tell") to show our reason or purpose for doing an action.
– Why not 'for': We cannot put "for" directly before an action verb like "tell"; "for" must be followed by a noun or an "-ing" word.
26 but
– Why it's right: We use "but" to connect two contrasting or opposite ideas. Mark needs to work on the project, but the family dinner stops him from doing it.
– Why not 'because': "Because" is used to give a reason, but the family dinner is not the reason they need to work on their project.
27 a
– Why it's right: We use the article "a" before a singular noun phrase ("really nice restaurant") when we are talking about it for the very first time.
– Why not 'the': We use "the" for specific things the reader already knows about, but Mark has not mentioned this restaurant before.
28 in
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition "in" to talk about parts of the day, like "in the morning", "in the afternoon", or "in the evening".
– Why not 'at': We use "at" for exact clock times (like "at 3 p.m.") or the word night ("at night"), but not for the afternoon.
29 me
– Why it's right: "Me" is an object pronoun that receives the action. It completely forms the common English phrase "let me know" (which means "tell me").
– Why not 'I': "I" is a subject pronoun used to start a sentence, but here we need an object pronoun after the verb "let".
30 on
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition "on" when we are talking about specific days of the week, like "on Friday" or "on Monday".
– Why not 'in': We use "in" for months or years (like "in May"), but never for days of the week.
Test 3
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Daisy
To: Sam
Hi Sam,
I am very sorry that I was late (25) ……………… our study group yesterday afternoon. I missed the bus (26) ……………… I left my heavy history book at home. I had to walk, so it took (27) ……………… long time to get there. Thank you so much for sharing your maths notes (28) ……………… me. I think they are great. I am going (29) ……………… read them tonight before I go to sleep. (30) ……………… you want to meet at the library again on Friday? Please send me a message!
See you tomorrow,
Daisy
Answer Key & Explanations
25 for
– Why it's right: We use the preposition for after the adjective late when we talk about an event or activity that we missed the start of.
– Why not 'to': We say late for an event, but we only use to when talking about traveling or pointing to a place (like go to school).
26 because
– Why it's right: We use because to explain the reason why something happened. Daisy is explaining the reason why she missed the bus.
– Why not 'so': We use so to talk about the result of an action, but here we need a word to introduce the reason.
27 a
– Why it's right: We need the indefinite article a to complete the common English phrase a long time.
– Why not 'the': The phrase is always a long time; we never say the long time in this context.
28 with
– Why it's right: When we let someone else use our things, we use the verb share followed by the preposition with (to share something with someone).
– Why not 'for': We do not use for after the verb share to introduce the person who is getting to use the item.
29 to
– Why it's right: We use to after going and before a base verb (like read) when we want to talk about our future plans.
– Why not 'for': We cannot use for directly before a base verb to talk about what we are going to do.
30 Do
– Why it's right: We use the helping verb Do to make a present simple question with the pronoun you and the main verb want.
– Why not 'Are': We use Are with adjectives or continuous verbs (like Are you going?), not with a base verb like want.