A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 5 Test – Study Schedules: Planning Projects & Exam Revision 5
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Test 1
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Ryan
To: Club Members
Hi everyone,
We (25) ……………… going to organize a bake sale at school next week. We want to raise some money (26) ……………… the new school charity.
I think it will be (27) ……………… really fun event for all of us. We need everyone (28) ……………… make some cakes or biscuits at home this weekend. If you want to help us, please send me a message today.
We can meet (29) ……………… Wednesday afternoon to talk about our plans. I hope that a (30) ……………… of you can come to the meeting!
See you soon,
Ryan
Answer Key & Explanations
25 are
– Why it's right: We use are with the plural pronoun We to complete the future plan structure (are + going to).
– Why not 'is': We only use is for singular pronouns like he, she, or it, but we refers to more than one person.
26 for
– Why it's right: We use the preposition for to show who receives something or who benefits from an action. The money is being raised for the charity.
– Why not 'to': We use to for direction or movement, but we do not use it to show the recipient of the money in this phrase.
27 a
– Why it's right: We use the article a before a singular, countable noun phrase (like really fun event) 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 Ryan is just describing what kind of event it will be.
28 to
– Why it's right: After the verb need and an object (like everyone), we always use to plus the base form of the next verb (like to make).
– Why not 'for': We cannot say "need everyone for make" in English; for is followed by a noun or an -ing verb, not a base verb.
29 on
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition on before specific days of the week, like Wednesday afternoon.
– Why not 'in': We use in for general parts of the day (like in the afternoon), but it is incorrect to use it when the specific day is named.
30 lot
– Why it's right: We use lot to complete the very common phrase a lot of, which means a large amount or number of people.
– Why not 'many': Many also means a large number, but we never use the article a before the word many.
Test 2
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Sophie
To: Mark
Hi Mark,
How are you? I am writing (25) ……………… we need to plan the room for our class event tomorrow. Can you come to the school hall (26) ……………… 3 p.m.?
We have to put out fifty chairs, (27) ……………… I really need you to help me. I also want to write (28) ……………… big welcome message on the blackboard. (29) ……………… you bringing the new coloured chalk? I left mine in my desk at home today.
Please send a message to let (30) ……………… know if you are free.
See you tomorrow,
Sophie
Answer Key & Explanations
25 because
– Why it's right: We use "because" to give a reason for an action. Here, Sophie is explaining the exact reason why she is writing the message.
– Why not 'so': "So" is used to show the result of a situation, but Sophie is giving her reason for writing.
26 at
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition "at" when we are talking about an exact time on a clock, like 3 p.m.
– Why not 'in': We use "in" for parts of the day (like "in the morning") or months, but not for exact clock times.
27 so
– Why it's right: We use "so" to show the result of a situation. They have fifty chairs to move, and the result is that Sophie needs help.
– Why not 'because': "Because" is used to give a reason, but needing help is the result of the heavy work, not the reason for it.
28 a
– Why it's right: We use the article "a" before a singular noun phrase ("big welcome message") 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 this is brand new information.
29 Are
– Why it's right: We use the helping verb "Are" with an "-ing" verb (like "bringing") to form a present continuous question with the subject "you".
– Why not 'Do': We use "Do" when the main verb is a base verb (like "Do you bring?"), but the verb here ends in "-ing".
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 to start a sentence, but here we need an object pronoun after the action verb "let".
Test 3
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Max
To: Sam and Leo
Hi Sam and Leo,
Our geography project is due next week, (25) ……………… we need to start working now. I can find information about the rivers in Brazil. Sam, (26) ……………… you want to draw the map? You are very good at drawing! Leo, please look (27) ……………… some nice photos on the internet. We also need to write a short text about the climate. We can write (28) ……………… together at the weekend. Let's meet at the library (29) ……………… Friday afternoon to talk about everything. Please send (30) ……………… a message tonight!
See you tomorrow,
Max
Answer Key & Explanations
25 so
– Why it's right: We use so to talk about the result of a situation. Because the project is due next week, the result is that they need to start working now.
– Why not 'because': Because is used to give a reason, but here we need a word to introduce the result of the deadline.
26 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 drawing?), not with a base verb like want.
27 for
– Why it's right: We use the preposition for after the verb look to make the phrase look for, which means to try to find something.
– Why not 'at': We use look at when we use our eyes to see something that is already in front of us, but Leo needs to search.
28 it
– Why it's right: We need the object pronoun it to replace the words 'a short text' so we do not have to repeat the noun again.
– Why not 'them': The text is only one thing (singular), so we must use it, not the plural pronoun them.
29 on
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition on before days of the week, like on Friday or on Monday.
– Why not 'in': We use in for longer times like months or years, but never for specific days.
30 me
– Why it's right: We need the object pronoun me because Max is asking the group to send the message back to him.
– Why not 'my': My is used to show you own something (like my phone), but here we need a pronoun to receive the action of the verb send.