A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 5 Test – Study Schedules: Planning Projects & Exam Revision 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: Study Group
Hi everyone,
We need to study together (25) ……………… our science exam is next week. Can we go (26) ……………… the library on Saturday morning? I went there yesterday and asked the assistant about the study rooms. She said we can book a large room (27) ……………… the second floor. It is much quieter (28) ……………… the cafe, so we can read our books. Please tell me (29) ……………… time is best for you. I think ten o'clock is a good time to start. (30) ……………… you going to bring your laptops?
See you soon,
Sarah
Answer Key & Explanations
25 because
– Why it's right: We use 'because' to give a reason for an action. The reason they need to study together is that the exam is next week.
– Why not 'so': We use 'so' to show a result, but the science exam is not the result of studying.
26 to
– Why it's right: After the verb 'go', we use the preposition 'to' to show movement towards a destination, like the library.
– Why not 'at': We can say 'meet at the library', but we never say 'go at' a place.
27 on
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition 'on' when we talk about the levels or floors of a building (e.g., on the first floor, on the second floor).
– Why not 'in': We can be 'in a room', but in English, we do not say we are 'in a floor'.
28 than
– Why it's right: We always use the word 'than' right after a comparative adjective like 'quieter', 'bigger', or 'better' to compare two different things or places.
– Why not 'then': 'Then' is used to talk about time or what happens next, not for comparing things.
29 what
– Why it's right: We use the question word 'what' directly before the noun 'time' to ask someone for a specific hour or schedule.
– Why not 'when': We can say 'tell me when you are free', but we cannot put 'when' directly before the word 'time' (when time).
30 Are
– Why it's right: The subject is 'you' and the sentence has the word 'going', so we must start the question with the helping verb 'Are' to make the future 'are going to' form.
– Why not 'Do': We use 'Do' for present simple routines (like 'Do you play?'), but we can never say 'Do you going'.
Test 2
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Tom
To: Alex
Hi Alex,
Our homeroom teacher is leaving at the end of this term. I think we should buy (25) ……………… nice thank-you gift for him. We can all bring some money to school next week. I (26) ……………… going to ask the other students tomorrow. If everyone gives two pounds, we will have lots (27) ……………… money! We can give the present to him (28) ……………… Friday morning. I really need your help (29) ……………… I cannot collect all the money by myself. Please let (30) ……………… know if you are free.
Tom
Answer Key & Explanations
25 a
– Why it's right: We use the article "a" to introduce a singular thing (like a gift) to the reader for the first time.
– Why not 'the': We don't use "the" here because Tom and Alex have not decided on one specific gift yet.
26 am / 'm
– Why it's right: We use "am" with the pronoun "I" and an -ing word (going) to talk about our future plans and intentions.
– Why not 'will': You can say "I will ask", but you can never say "I will going to ask".
27 of
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition "of" to complete the common phrase "lots of", which means a large amount.
– Why not 'many': You can say "many pounds", but the correct fixed phrase is always "lots of".
28 on
– Why it's right: When we talk about things happening on a specific day of the week (like Friday), we always use the preposition "on".
– Why not 'in': We use "in" for months or years (like "in December"), but never for days of the week.
29 because
– Why it's right: We use "because" to give a reason for an action. Tom needs help for the reason that he cannot do it all by himself.
– Why not 'so': We use "so" to show the result of something, not to explain the reason why it happens.
30 me
– Why it's right: "Let me know" is a very common everyday expression that simply means "tell me" or "give me an answer".
– Why not 'I': We must use the object pronoun "me" after an action word like "let", instead of the subject word "I".
Test 3
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Emma
To: Leo
Hi Leo,
I am very excited about our science fair experiment next week. We need (25) ……………… buy a few things before we can start. First, we must get two plastic bottles (26) ……………… a big bag of sand. My mum said she can take us to the supermarket (27) ……………… Saturday morning. I think it is the best time to go. We (28) ……………… also going to need some red food colouring. Do you have any at (29) ……………… house? If not, we can buy it together. Please let (30) ……………… know today so I can tell my mum.
See you tomorrow,
Emma
Answer Key & Explanations
25 to
– Why it's right: We use "to" before a base verb like "buy" to explain the action we have to do.
– Why not 'for': We cannot use "for" directly before a base verb to explain a purpose.
26 and
– Why it's right: We use "and" to join two similar items together on a list, like bottles and sand.
– Why not 'but': We use "but" to introduce a surprising or opposite idea, which does not make sense for a shopping list.
27 on
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition "on" when we are talking about days of the week, like Saturday.
– Why not 'in': We use "in" for longer periods of time like months or years, but never for specific days.
28 are
– Why it's right: We need the helping verb "are" to match the plural subject "We" to complete the "are going to" future form.
– Why not 'is': We use "is" for singular subjects like "he" or "she", but "We" means more than one person.
29 your
– Why it's right: We need the possessive word "your" to show that the house belongs to the person Emma is writing to.
– Why not 'you': We cannot put the subject pronoun "you" directly in front of a noun like "house".
30 me
– Why it's right: Emma wants Leo to tell her the answer, so we use the object pronoun "me" directly after the verb "let".
– Why not 'I': We only use "I" before a verb as the main subject of a sentence, never as an object receiving the action.