A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 5 Test – Academic Advice: Suggesting Resources & Study Tips 5
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Test 1
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Max
To: Leo
Hi Leo,
Our physics test is next Friday. I am really worried (25) ……………… it! The last lesson was very difficult, (26) ……………… I think we should study together this weekend.
We can help each other understand the hard parts. I can come to your house (27) ……………… Saturday afternoon if you are free. I (28) ……………… got all the notes from our classes. We can read (29) ……………… together when I come over.
Please send a message and let (30) ……………… know tonight so I can plan everything.
Max
Answer Key & Explanations
25 about
– Why it's right: We use the preposition about after the adjective worried to talk about the thing that is making us feel nervous.
– Why not 'of': We can say "afraid of", but we always say "worried about" in English.
26 so
– Why it's right: We use so to show a result. The result of the lesson being difficult is that Max thinks they need to study together.
– Why not 'because': Because gives a reason for something, but here Max is explaining the result of the lesson being hard.
27 on
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition on before days of the week, like Saturday afternoon.
– Why not 'in': We use in for general parts of the day (like in the afternoon), but it is always incorrect to use it when a specific day is named.
28 have
– Why it's right: We use have with the word got (have got) to talk about things that belong to us or things we possess.
– Why not 'am': We cannot say "I am got" in English; we must use the auxiliary verb have with got.
29 them
– Why it's right: Them is an object pronoun that takes the place of plural nouns. Here, it replaces the plural word "notes" from the sentence before.
– Why not 'it': It is only used to replace a single item, but "notes" is a plural word.
30 me
– Why it's right: We use the object pronoun me to complete the very common phrase let me know, which means "tell me".
– Why not 'I': We never use a subject pronoun like I immediately after an action verb like let; 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: Lucy
To: Sarah
Hi Sarah,
How are you? I am writing (25) ……………… tell you about a great BBC documentary. I watched it last night (26) ……………… my family. It was really interesting! It is all about space and the solar system.
We are studying this in our science class (27) ……………… the moment. I think you should watch it (28) ……………… it will help you understand the lesson better.
The video is (29) ……………… the internet. I can send the link to you. Please let (30) ……………… know if you want to watch it.
See you,
Lucy
Answer Key & Explanations
25 to
– Why it's right: We use "to" followed by a base verb (like "tell") to show our reason or purpose for doing an action.
– Why not 'for': We cannot put "for" directly before an action verb like "tell"; "for" must be followed by a noun or an "-ing" word.
26 with
– Why it's right: We use the preposition "with" to talk about doing an activity together in the company of other people (like family).
– Why not 'and': The word "and" connects two equal things, but it does not make grammatical sense to say "last night and my family" here.
27 at
– Why it's right: The preposition "at" correctly completes the very common time phrase "at the moment", which means right now.
– Why not 'in': We use "in" for months, years, or parts of the day (like "in the morning"), but the fixed expression is always "at the moment".
28 because
– Why it's right: We use "because" to give a reason. Here, Lucy is giving the exact reason why Sarah should watch the documentary.
– Why not 'so': "So" is used to show the result of a situation, not to explain the reason for doing something.
29 on
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition "on" when we are talking about finding or viewing things on a computer network, like "on the internet" or "on a website".
– Why not 'in': We do not use "in" to talk about places like the internet or a website in English.
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: Ben
To: Sam
Hi Sam,
I am writing (25) ……………… I want to help you with your school locker. You told me that you often lose your maths assignments. I think it is (26) ……………… good idea to organize your things this afternoon. We can put your heavy books (27) ……………… the top shelf and your jacket at the bottom. (28) ……………… you want to meet me near the gym at three o'clock? I am sure we can do (29) ……………… very quickly. Please send me a message (30) ……………… I know if you can come!
See you later,
Ben
Answer Key & Explanations
25 because
– Why it's right: We use because to explain the reason for doing something. Ben is explaining the reason why he is writing the note.
– Why not 'so': We use so to talk about the result of an action, but here we need a word to introduce the reason.
26 a
– Why it's right: We need the indefinite article a to complete the common singular noun phrase a good 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.
27 on
– Why it's right: We use the preposition on to talk about putting something on top of a flat surface, like on the shelf or on the table.
– Why not 'in': We use in for things that go inside a closed space or a box, not for resting on flat surfaces.
28 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 continuous verbs (like Are you going?), not with a base verb like want.
29 it
– Why it's right: We need the object pronoun it to replace the idea of organizing the locker, so we do not have to repeat the words.
– Why not 'them': The task of organizing is just one singular action, so we must use it, not the plural pronoun them.
30 so
– Why it's right: We use so to introduce the result of a situation. Sending a message gives the result that Ben will know if Sam is coming.
– Why not 'because': Because gives a reason, but here we need a word to introduce the result of sending the message.