A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 5 Test – Social Invites: Family Gatherings & Friendly Hangouts 7
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Test 1
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Sophie
To: Emma
Hi Emma,
My dad bought (25) ……………… new tent yesterday and he put it up in our garden. It is a really big one! (26) ……………… you want to sleep in it with me tonight? We can take some warm blankets outside (27) ……………… we do not get cold in the evening. My mum will make lots (28) ……………… hot chocolate for us later. We can drink it and look (29) ……………… the stars. Please ask your parents if you can come, and tell (30) ……………… me before dinner time.
Love,
Sophie
Answer Key & Explanations
25 a
– Why it's right: We use the indefinite article a when we talk about a single thing for the first time.
– Why not 'an': We only use an before words that start with a vowel sound, but the word new starts with a consonant sound.
26 Do
– Why it's right: We use the auxiliary verb Do to start a present simple question with the pronoun you.
– Why not 'Are': We cannot use Are here because the main verb in the sentence (want) is in its base form, not an -ing form.
27 so
– Why it's right: We use the conjunction so to show the result or purpose of an action (bringing blankets results in not getting cold).
– Why not 'because': The word because introduces a reason, but not getting cold is the result of bringing the blankets, not the reason they exist.
28 of
– Why it's right: The word of completes the very common A2 quantifier phrase lots of, which means a large amount.
– Why not 'from': You cannot say lots from to describe a quantity of food or drink.
29 at
– Why it's right: When we point our eyes toward something specific, we always use the preposition at after the verb look.
– Why not 'to': We say listen to something, but the correct phrase for seeing is always look at.
30 me
– Why it's right: We need the object pronoun me after the verb tell to show who needs to receive the answer.
– Why not 'my': The word my is a possessive word that must always go right before a noun (like my house), not on its own.
Test 2
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Tom
To: Leo
Hi Leo,
How are you doing? Next weekend, there is (25) ……………… really big summer festival in our town. I would love it if you could come (26) ……………… us. On Saturday evening, we are (27) ……………… to watch the fireworks in the park. My mum says you can sleep in my bedroom (28) ……………… you want to stay for the whole weekend. We can eat some delicious street food and listen (29) ……………… music at the festival. I think it will be amazing. (30) ……………… you want to come? Please write back soon!
See you!
Answer Key & Explanations
25 a
– Why it's right: We use the article 'a' when we talk about a single thing for the first time. Tom is introducing the idea of the festival to Leo.
– Why not 'the': We only use 'the' if both people already know exactly which specific festival they are talking about.
26 with
– Why it's right: The correct phrase is 'come with us', which means to join someone and enjoy an activity together.
– Why not 'for': If you say 'come for us', it means you want someone to arrive and pick you up in a car, not enjoy the event together!
27 going
– Why it's right: We use the structure 'are going to' followed by a base verb (like 'watch') to talk about our future plans.
– Why not 'go': After the verb 'to be' (are), you cannot use a simple verb like 'go'. It must have an '-ing' ending here to form the future plan.
28 if
– Why it's right: We use 'if' to show a condition or a choice. Leo can sleep in the bedroom on the condition that he decides to stay for the weekend.
– Why not 'when': 'When' would mean Leo is definitely staying, but Tom is only offering it as a choice.
29 to
– Why it's right: In English, when we pay attention to songs or sounds, we always use the preposition 'to' after the verb 'listen' (listen to music).
– Why not 'at': We can look at something, but we cannot listen at something.
30 Do
– Why it's right: We use the helping verb 'do' to ask a present tense question with the main verb 'want'. Because it is the start of a sentence, it must have a capital letter.
– Why not 'Are': You cannot use 'Are' with the base verb 'want'. You would only use 'Are' if the next verb ended in '-ing'.
Test 3
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Alice
To: Lily
Hi Lily,
I want to go to the new cafe in our town this Saturday afternoon. Would you like to come (25) ……………… me? We can drink some hot chocolate and have (26) ……………… good chat. I have lots of things to tell you (27) ……………… my new puppy! I think we should meet (28) ……………… two o'clock. The cafe is near the park, so we can walk there together afterwards. Please write back soon and tell me if you (29) ……………… free then. I really hope that you (30) ……………… come!
Answer Key & Explanations
25 with
– Why it's right: We use the preposition "with" to talk about doing an activity together alongside another person.
– Why not 'to': We don't say "come to me" when we mean going out together; "come to me" just means walking over to where someone is standing.
26 a
– Why it's right: The phrase "have a chat" is a common everyday expression that always takes the article "a".
– Why not 'the': We don't use "the" here because they are not talking about one specific, previously mentioned chat; it is just a general conversation.
27 about
– Why it's right: We use the preposition "about" to introduce the subject or topic that someone is talking or writing on.
– Why not 'of': While we can say "a picture of", the verb "tell" is almost always followed by "about" when sharing information on a topic.
28 at
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition "at" to talk about specific clock times, like "at two o'clock".
– Why not 'on': We use "on" for days of the week (like "on Monday"), not for exact times on a clock.
29 are
– Why it's right: We need the verb "are" to link the pronoun "you" with the adjective "free" (which means not busy).
– Why not 'do': We don't use "do" because "free" is a describing word (adjective), not an action verb like "play" or "cook".
30 can
– Why it's right: We use the modal verb "can" before a main verb (come) to talk about someone having the ability or opportunity to do something.
– Why not 'are': We would only use "are" if the verb had an "-ing" ending (like "are coming"), but here the verb is just the base form "come".