A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 5 Test – Shared Memories: Recounting Social & Family Events 3
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Test 1
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
Dad's cooking!
Hi everyone! Last night, my dad tried to make a nice dinner (25) ……………… us. He decided to cook some chicken because my mum was at work. He put the food in the oven and turned it on. Then, he sat on the sofa to watch (26) ……………… football match on TV. He completely forgot (27) ……………… the food! After an hour, we smelled something terrible in the kitchen. The chicken (28) ……………… completely black and it looked awful. We could not eat (29) ……………… at all. My dad was very sorry, (30) ……………… we just ordered some pizzas instead. It was a funny evening!
Answer Key & Explanations
25 for
– Why it's right: We use the preposition for to show who is going to receive something, like making a meal for someone.
– Why not 'to': We can give something to someone, but we always make or cook something for them.
26 a
– Why it's right: We use the indefinite article a because this is the first time the match is mentioned, and it is just a general game.
– Why not 'the': We do not use the here because he is not talking about one specific match that the reader already knows about.
27 about
– Why it's right: When a person fails to remember something, we always use the preposition about after the verb forgot.
– Why not 'of': We can say we think of something, but the correct English phrase is always forgot about.
28 was
– Why it's right: We use was because the story happened in the past and the subject (the chicken) is singular.
– Why not 'were': We cannot use were here because it is only used for plural subjects (more than one thing or person).
29 it
– Why it's right: We need the object pronoun it to take the place of the singular noun chicken so we do not have to repeat the word.
– Why not 'them': The word chicken in this sentence is a singular type of food, so we must use it, not the plural pronoun them.
30 so
– Why it's right: We use the conjunction so to introduce the result of an action (the dad was sorry, and the result was ordering pizza).
– Why not 'because': The word because is used to explain a reason, but ordering pizza is the result of the ruined dinner, not the reason.
Test 2
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Felix
To: Leo
Hi Leo,
How are you doing? I am so happy today (25) ……………… my family went to the animal shelter this morning. We are going to have a new cat! There (26) ……………… many beautiful animals there, but we chose a little black one. He is only two months old, and he loves playing (27) ……………… his toys in the living room. My parents bought (28) ……………… really nice bed for him. What time (29) ……………… you want to come to my house to see him tomorrow? Please tell (30) ……………… soon!
See you!
Answer Key & Explanations
25 because
– Why it's right: We use 'because' to give a reason for an action or feeling. Felix is explaining exactly why he is so happy today.
– Why not 'so': We use 'so' to talk about a result, which would mean Felix was happy first and as a result his family went to the shelter!
26 were
– Why it's right: We need the past tense of the verb 'to be' for plural things (many animals). Because the visit happened in the morning, we use the past tense 'were'.
– Why not 'are': You use 'are' for things happening right now, but they have already left the animal shelter.
27 with
– Why it's right: The correct preposition to use after the verb 'play' when talking about objects or people is 'with' (playing with toys, playing with friends).
– Why not 'by': We use 'by' to talk about how we travel (by car) or who made something, but never for playing.
28 a
– Why it's right: We use the article 'a' when we talk about a single thing for the first time. Felix is introducing the new bed to Leo.
– Why not 'the': We only use 'the' if both people already know exactly which specific bed they are talking about.
29 do
– Why it's right: We use the helping verb 'do' to make present tense questions with the subject 'you' and a simple main verb like 'want'.
– Why not 'are': You cannot use 'are' with a simple base verb like 'want'. You would only use 'are' if the next verb ended in '-ing'.
30 me
– Why it's right: We need an object pronoun after a verb to show who is receiving the action. Felix wants Leo to tell him the information.
– Why not 'I': 'I' is a subject pronoun, which usually goes at the beginning of a sentence before the verb, not after it.
Test 3
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Grace
To: Leo
Hi Leo,
I went to the new theme park (25) ……………… my friend Mia on Saturday. We went on (26) ……………… biggest rollercoaster in the park. At first, I was quite scared, (27) ……………… I loved it in the end. We also ate some delicious pizza for lunch. There (28) ……………… a lot of people, so we had to wait in a long line for the rides. I am going (29) ……………… go back again next month. (30) ……………… you want to come with us? It will be lots of fun!
Please write back soon!
Answer Key & Explanations
25 with
– Why it's right: We use the preposition "with" to talk about doing a fun activity alongside another person.
– Why not 'by': We use "by" to talk about transport (like "by car"), but we never say we travel "by" a friend.
26 the
– Why it's right: We must always use the definite article "the" before superlative adjectives like "biggest", "fastest", or "best".
– Why not 'a': We don't use "a" because a theme park only has one "biggest" rollercoaster, not many.
27 but
– Why it's right: We use the conjunction "but" to connect two opposite or different ideas, like feeling scared first and then loving the ride.
– Why not 'because': "Because" gives a reason for an action, but here Grace is showing a surprise contrast between her two feelings.
28 were
– Why it's right: We need the past simple verb "were" to talk about the plural noun "people" (there were a lot of people).
– Why not 'was': We never use "was" here because "people" is a plural word meaning more than one person.
29 to
– Why it's right: We use "to" after the verb "going" to make the future tense structure "going to do something".
– Why not 'and': We cannot say "going and go" to talk about a future plan; we must connect the verbs using the infinitive marker "to".
30 Do
– Why it's right: We need the auxiliary verb "Do" to ask a present simple question with the pronoun "you" (Do you want?).
– Why not 'Are': We don't use "Are" because "want" is a base action verb. We would only use "Are" if the verb had an "-ing" ending.