A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 5 Test – Academic Advice: Suggesting Resources & Study Tips 3
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Test 1
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Jack
To: Leo
Hi Leo,
We really need to study (25) ……………… our math exam is next week. Do you want (26) ……………… go to the school library together this afternoon?
I know a really great place inside the library. There is a nice spot (27) ……………… the second floor near the big window. It is always very quiet there, (28) ……………… we can work hard. Most of the other students usually stay downstairs.
I (29) ……………… going to be there at 4 p.m. Please tell me if you want to come with (30) ………………. We can share my new textbook.
See you later,
Jack
Answer Key & Explanations
25 because
– Why it's right: We use because to explain the reason for something. They need to study for the reason that their exam is coming next week.
– Why not 'so': So shows a result, but here Jack is giving the reason why they need to study.
26 to
– Why it's right: After the verb want, we always use to plus the base form of the next verb (like to go).
– Why not 'for': We cannot say "want for go" in English; for is followed by a noun or an -ing verb, not a base verb.
27 on
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition on to talk about the different levels of a building, like on the second floor.
– Why not 'in': We use in to say we are inside a room or a building, but we never use it for a specific floor level.
28 so
– Why it's right: We use so to show a result. The result of the spot being quiet is that they can work hard and concentrate.
– Why not 'because': Because gives a reason, but here Jack is explaining the good result of the place being quiet.
29 am
– Why it's right: We use am with the pronoun I to complete the future plan structure (am + going to).
– Why not 'is': We only use is with singular pronouns like he, she, or it, never with I.
30 me
– Why it's right: We use the object pronoun me after a preposition like with. Jack is asking Leo to come in his company.
– Why not 'I': We never use the subject pronoun I after a preposition; it must always be an object pronoun.
Test 2
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Lily
To: Emma
Hi Emma,
How are you? I am writing (25) ……………… talk about our school lunches. The food in the cafeteria is very expensive this term. I want to save some money, (26) ……………… I plan to stop buying it.
I think we should bring our own food (27) ……………… home. A packed lunch is much cheaper (28) ……………… buying meals at school every day. We can make sandwiches and eat (29) ……………… together outside in the park.
What time (30) ……………… you want to meet tomorrow morning? Please let me know today.
See you,
Lily
Answer Key & Explanations
25 to
– Why it's right: We use "to" followed by a base verb (like "talk") to show our reason or purpose for doing an action.
– Why not 'for': We cannot put "for" directly before an action verb like "talk"; "for" must be followed by a noun or an "-ing" word.
26 so
– Why it's right: We use "so" to show the result of a situation. Lily wants to save money, and the result is that she plans to stop buying cafeteria food.
– Why not 'because': "Because" is used to give a reason, but stopping buying food is the result of wanting to save money, not the reason for it.
27 from
– Why it's right: We use the preposition "from" to show the place where something starts or originates (like carrying food "from" your house to school).
– Why not 'at': We can eat our lunch "at" home, but when we carry objects to a new place, we bring them "from" home.
28 than
– Why it's right: We always use "than" after comparative adjectives (like "cheaper" or "better") to compare two different things.
– Why not 'then': "Then" is used to talk about time or what happens next, not for comparing two things.
29 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 "sandwiches".
– Why not 'it': We use "it" to replace a singular noun, but "sandwiches" means more than one sandwich.
30 do
– Why it's right: We use the helping verb "do" to start a present simple question with the subject pronoun "you" and the base verb "want".
– Why not 'are': We use "are" if the next verb ends in "-ing" (like "Are you meeting?"), but "want" is a base verb.
Test 3
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: David
To: Alex
Hi Alex,
Are you thinking about which classes to choose for next year? I asked an older student for help yesterday (25) ……………… I was very worried about it. He gave me a lot (26) ……………… good advice. I think it is (27) ……………… really great idea to speak to him. He knows all the teachers, and he can tell (28) ……………… which subjects are the best. (29) ……………… you want to meet him tomorrow? We can go to the school library (30) ……………… three o'clock to find him.
Let me know!
Answer Key & Explanations
25 because
– Why it's right: We use because to explain the reason why something happens. David is explaining the reason why he asked for help.
– Why not 'so': We use so to talk about the result of a situation, but here we need a word to introduce the reason.
26 of
– Why it's right: We use the preposition of to complete the common English phrase a lot of, which means a large amount or number.
– Why not 'for': We always say a lot of to describe quantities; we never say a lot for.
27 a
– Why it's right: We need the indefinite article a to complete the common singular noun phrase a great idea.
– Why not 'the': We use the when we talk about a specific thing the other person already knows about, but this is a general idea being introduced for the first time.
28 you
– Why it's right: We need the object pronoun you because David is talking directly to his classmate, who will receive the action of being told.
– Why not 'your': Your is used to show you own something (like your book), but here we need an object pronoun to represent the person receiving the information.
29 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.
30 at
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition at to talk about an exact time on the clock, like at three o'clock.
– Why not 'in': We use in for parts of the day (like in the morning), but we never use it for exact clock times.