A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 5 Test – Study Schedules: Planning Projects & Exam Revision 7
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Test 1
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Harry
To: Ben
Hi Ben,
Our biology exam is next Friday! I am really worried about it (25) ……………… there are so many new words to remember. Do you want (26) ……………… come to my house this evening? We can make some colorful flashcards together.
I have got a lot (27) ……………… colored pens and card, so you don't need to bring anything. My mum is going to make some pizza (28) ……………… us, too.
We can eat (29) ……………… when we finish studying. Please tell me (30) ……………… soon as possible.
See you soon,
Harry
Answer Key & Explanations
25 because
– Why it's right: We use because to give a reason for something. Harry is worried for the reason that there are many words to learn.
– Why not 'so': So is used to show a result, but here Harry is explaining the reason for his feelings.
26 to
– Why it's right: After the verb want, we always use to plus the base form of the next verb (like to come).
– Why not 'for': We cannot say "want for come" in English; for is followed by a noun or an -ing verb, not a base verb.
27 of
– Why it's right: We use the preposition of to complete the very common phrase a lot of, which means a large amount or number.
– Why not 'many': Many also means a large amount, but we never use the article a before the word many.
28 for
– Why it's right: We use the preposition for to show who receives something or who benefits from an action. The pizza is being made for them.
– Why not 'to': We do not use to after the verb "make" in this way; we say we "make something for someone".
29 it
– Why it's right: It is an object pronoun that takes the place of a singular or uncountable thing. Here, it replaces the word "pizza" from the sentence before.
– Why not 'them': Them is used to replace plural nouns, but they are talking about one meal of pizza.
30 as
– Why it's right: We use as to complete the fixed phrase as soon as possible, which means doing something very quickly.
– Why not 'very': We can say "very soon", but when we use the word possible at the end of the phrase, it must be as soon as.
Test 2
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Grace
To: Sam
Hi Sam,
How are you? I am writing (25) ……………… plan the photo layout for our new school magazine.
I have lots (26) ……………… great pictures saved on my laptop. Can we meet (27) ……………… 3 p.m. tomorrow afternoon? I want to show (28) ……………… to you in the library. You are much better at choosing photos (29) ……………… I am!
We can work together after our classes finish. Please send a message to let (30) ……………… know if you are free.
See you,
Grace
Answer Key & Explanations
25 to
– Why it's right: We use "to" followed by a base verb (like "plan") to explain the reason or purpose for doing an action.
– Why not 'for': We cannot put "for" directly before an action verb like "plan"; "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 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 never for exact clock times.
28 them
– Why it's right: We use the object pronoun "them" to replace a plural noun we already talked about. Here, "them" takes the place of "great pictures".
– Why not 'it': We use "it" to replace a singular noun, but "pictures" means more than one picture.
29 than
– Why it's right: We always use "than" after comparative adjectives (like "better" or "faster") to compare two different people or things.
– Why not 'then': "Then" is used to talk about time or what happens next, not for comparing two things.
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: Oliver
To: Sam
Hi Sam,
Our big school concert is next week. I am feeling a little worried about our choir song (25) ……………… we only have a few days left. (26) ……………… you want to practice it one more time together? You can come to my house (27) ……………… Saturday afternoon. We can use my mum's piano (28) ……………… help us sing. I think we need to remember all (29) ……………… words. Let's ask Emma if (30) ……………… wants to sing with us, too. Please send me a message tonight and tell me what you think.
See you tomorrow,
Oliver
Answer Key & Explanations
25 because
– Why it's right: We use because to explain the reason for something. Oliver is explaining the reason why he is worried.
– Why not 'so': We use so to talk about the result of a situation, not to explain a reason.
26 Do
– Why it's right: We use the helping verb Do to make a present simple question with the pronoun you and a base verb like want.
– Why not 'Are': We use Are with continuous verbs (like Are you practising?), not with a base verb like want.
27 on
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition on before specific days of the week, like on Saturday or on Monday.
– Why not 'in': We use in for longer times like months or years, but never for days of the week.
28 to
– Why it's right: We use to before a base verb (like help) when we want to explain the purpose or reason why we do something.
– Why not 'for': We do not use for directly before a base verb to explain a purpose.
29 the
– Why it's right: We use the definite article the because Oliver is talking about specific words (the words to their choir song) that they both know.
– Why not 'a': We cannot use the article a before a plural noun like words.
30 she
– Why it's right: We need the subject pronoun she to replace 'Emma' because a girl is doing the action of the verb wants.
– Why not 'her': We use her when a female is the object receiving an action, but here we need a subject pronoun to do the action.