A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 5 Test β Study Schedules: Planning Projects & Exam Revision 6
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Test 1
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Lucy
To: Anna
Hi Anna,
We must return our library books tomorrow. We need (25) β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦ do it soon! Do you want to walk to the library together this afternoon? We can meet at my house (26) β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦ four o'clock. It only takes ten minutes to walk there. I have three big books, (27) β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦ they are not very heavy. (28) β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦ you free to come with me? If it rains, my mum can drive (29) β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦ in her car. Please tell me (30) β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦ time is best for you.
See you later,
Lucy
Answer Key & Explanations
25 to
β Why it's right: After the verb 'need', we always use 'to' plus the base form of the next action verb (to do).
β Why not 'for': We do not use 'for' directly before an action verb to show what we need to do.
26 at
β Why it's right: We always use the preposition 'at' when we talk about a specific time on the clock, like 'at four o'clock'.
β Why not 'in': We use 'in' for parts of the day or months (like 'in the morning'), but never for exact hours.
27 but
β Why it's right: We use 'but' to connect two opposite ideas. Big books are usually heavy, so them not being heavy is a surprising contrast.
β Why not 'because': 'Because' gives a reason for something, but being light is not the reason the books are big.
28 Are
β Why it's right: The subject is 'you' and the word 'free' is an adjective, so we must start the question with the helping verb 'Are'.
β Why not 'Do': We use 'Do' to ask questions about action verbs (like 'Do you run?'), but 'free' is not an action.
29 us
β Why it's right: We need the object pronoun 'us' because Lucy and Anna are receiving the action of being driven by her mum.
β Why not 'we': 'We' is a subject pronoun used at the beginning of a sentence doing the action, but here they are receiving it.
30 what
β Why it's right: We use the question word 'what' directly before the noun 'time' to ask someone for a specific hour or schedule.
β Why not 'when': We can say 'tell me when you are free', but we cannot put 'when' directly before the word 'time' (when time).
Test 2
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Ben
To: Sam
Hi Sam,
Are you having trouble with our math homework this week? I think it is very difficult. I (25) β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦ going to ask our math teacher for some extra help. He stays in the classroom after school (26) β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦ Tuesdays. We can go together if you want. It is always easier to study (27) β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦ a friend! We must go quickly (28) β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦ he usually leaves at four o'clock. Please let (29) β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦ know if you want to join me. I really hope you (30) β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦ come!
See you tomorrow,
Ben
Answer Key & Explanations
25 am / 'm
β Why it's right: We use "am" with the pronoun "I" and an -ing word (like going) to talk about our future plans and intentions.
β Why not 'is': You can say "he is" or "she is", but you must always use "am" with the pronoun "I".
26 on
β Why it's right: When we talk about an event happening on a specific day of the week (like Tuesdays), we always use the time preposition "on".
β Why not 'in': We use "in" for months, years, or general parts of the day (like "in the afternoon"), but never for a day of the week.
27 with
β Why it's right: We use the word "with" to talk about doing an activity together alongside another person.
β Why not 'by': You can study "by yourself" (alone), but when you do an activity together with someone else, you must use "with".
28 because
β Why it's right: We use "because" to give a reason for an action. They need to go quickly for the reason that the teacher leaves at four o'clock.
β Why not 'so': We use "so" to show the result of a situation, not to explain the reason why it happens.
29 me
β Why it's right: "Let me know" is a very common everyday expression that simply means "tell me" or "give me an answer".
β Why not 'I': We must always use the object pronoun "me" after an action word like "let", instead of the subject word "I".
30 can
β Why it's right: We use the modal verb "can" before another action word to talk about having the ability or the free time to do something.
β Why not 'are': You cannot use the "to be" verb "are" right before a base action word like "come" without adding an -ing to the end.
Test 3
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Alice
To: Maria
Hi Maria,
Our big English speaking test is next week! I think we really need (25) β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦ practise speaking together. Are you free this weekend? We can meet at the town library (26) β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦ Saturday afternoon. It is always very quiet there, (27) β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦ we can hear each other easily. If you (28) β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦ busy then, we can also practise on Sunday. I have a lot of free time. My mum can drive me (29) β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦ your house if you want. Please let (30) β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦ know which day is best for you.
See you tomorrow,
Alice
Answer Key & Explanations
25 to
β Why it's right: We use "to" before a base verb like "practise" to show an action we must do.
β Why not 'for': We cannot use "for" directly before a base verb to explain a purpose.
26 on
β Why it's right: We always use the preposition "on" when we are talking about days of the week, like Saturday.
β Why not 'in': We use "in" for longer periods of time like months or years, never for specific days.
27 so
β Why it's right: We use "so" to show the result of a situation, explaining that because the library is quiet, the result is they can hear easily.
β Why not 'because': We use "because" to give the reason for something, not the result of the action.
28 are
β Why it's right: We need the helping verb "are" to match the subject "you" in the present tense.
β Why not 'do': We use "do" for action verbs, but "busy" is an adjective, which always needs a "to be" verb like "are".
29 to
β Why it's right: We use "to" after a movement verb like "drive" to show the direction or the exact place we are travelling towards.
β Why not 'at': We use "at" to talk about a place we are already located in, not a place we are moving to.
30 me
β Why it's right: Alice is asking Maria to tell her the answer, so we use the object pronoun "me" directly after the action verb "let".
β Why not 'I': We only use "I" before a verb as the main subject of a sentence, never as an object receiving the action.