A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 5 Test – Social Calendars: Planning Gatherings & Special Occasions 3
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Test 1
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Leo
To: Neighbours
Hi everyone,
I am planning a garage sale for our street next Saturday. My family has a lot (25) ……………… old toys and clothes to sell. Do you want (26) ……………… sell any old things too? We can put all the tables (27) ……………… my garden because it is very big. We (28) ……………… going to start the sale at ten o'clock in the morning. Afterwards, we can have a barbecue together in (29) ……………… afternoon. If you want to join us, please send (30) ……………… a message by Friday.
Hope to see you there!
Answer Key & Explanations
25 of
– Why it's right: When we want to talk about a large amount of something, we always use the fixed phrase "a lot of".
– Why not 'for': We never say "a lot for" when describing how much of something we have.
26 to
– Why it's right: When we have two action words together like "want" and "sell", we must use the infinitive marker "to" in the middle to connect them.
– Why not 'and': We use "and" to add an extra, separate activity, but "want to" is a fixed grammar rule you must follow to explain what you wish to do.
27 in
– Why it's right: We use the preposition "in" to talk about being inside an enclosed space or an area with boundaries, like a garden.
– Why not 'on': We don't use "on" because we are not just standing on a flat surface; a garden is seen as a space you go inside.
28 are
– Why it's right: We need the auxiliary verb "are" to make the "going to" future tense with the plural pronoun "We" (We are going to).
– Why not 'is': We only use "is" for one singular person or thing (like he, she, or it), but "we" means more than one person.
29 the
– Why it's right: We always use the definite article "the" in the fixed time expression "in the afternoon".
– Why not 'an': We don't use "an" because they are not talking about any random afternoon; there is only one specific afternoon happening on that day.
30 me
– Why it's right: We use the object pronoun "me" because the writer is the person receiving the text message.
– Why not 'I': We never use the subject pronoun "I" directly after an action verb like "send"; "I" only goes at the start of the action.
Test 2
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Mia
To: Lily
Hi Lily,
I am so excited about Sarah's birthday party this weekend! Have you decided what you (25) ……………… going to wear? I want to wear my new black dress, (26) ……………… I do not know which shoes to put on. I bought some red shoes yesterday, so I might wear (27) ……………… . What about you? Are you going to wear a skirt (28) ……………… trousers? We can get ready at my house and walk (29) ……………… the party together. Please tell (30) ……………… what time you will come over tonight.
See you later,
Mia
Answer Key & Explanations
25 are
– Why it's right: We use are with the pronoun you to complete the are going to structure, which talks about future plans.
– Why not 'do': We cannot use do here because the main verb in the sentence (going) ends in -ing.
26 but
– Why it's right: We use the conjunction but to connect two opposing ideas (she wants to wear the dress, but she has a problem picking shoes).
– Why not 'because': The word because gives a reason, but not knowing which shoes to wear is not the reason she wants to wear the black dress.
27 them
– Why it's right: We need the object pronoun them to take the place of the plural noun shoes so we do not have to repeat the word.
– Why not 'it': We cannot use it because shoes is a plural word, so we must use a plural pronoun.
28 or
– Why it's right: We use the conjunction or to give a choice between two different options (a skirt and trousers).
– Why not 'and': Using and would mean she is planning to wear a skirt and trousers at the exact same time, which does not make sense.
29 to
– Why it's right: We use the preposition to after verbs like walk or go to show movement toward a destination (the party).
– Why not 'at': You can arrive at a party, but you must use to when talking about traveling towards it.
30 me
– Why it's right: We need the object pronoun me after the verb tell to show who needs to receive the information.
– Why not 'I': The word I is a subject pronoun, but here Mia is receiving the action, so we must use the object form.
Test 3
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Jack
To: Tom
Hi Tom,
Our good friend Sarah is leaving our school next week. A few (25) ……………… us want to buy a nice goodbye present for her. We want to get a big book about art (26) ……………… she loves drawing in her free time. I am (27) ……………… to collect the money on Friday. Can you bring five pounds (28) ……………… school tomorrow? My mum will drive us to the shopping centre in her car, (29) ……………… we don't have to walk. Please tell me soon (30) ……………… you want to come with us.
See you later.
Answer Key & Explanations
25 of
– Why it's right: We use 'of' in the common, fixed phrase 'a few of us', which means a small group of people from a larger group.
– Why not 'for': You cannot say 'a few for us'. 'For' would mean the group is receiving something, but here they are the ones doing the action.
26 because
– Why it's right: We use 'because' to give a reason for an action. It explains exactly why they chose to buy a book about art.
– Why not 'so': We use 'so' to show a result. If you use 'so', it would mean buying the book caused her to love drawing!
27 going
– Why it's right: We use the structure 'am going to' followed by a base verb (like 'collect') to talk about our future plans.
– Why not 'go': After the helping verb 'am', you cannot use a simple verb like 'go'. It must have an '-ing' ending here to make this future structure.
28 to
– Why it's right: We use the preposition 'to' to show direction or a destination when someone or something is travelling (bring the money to the building).
– Why not 'at': We use 'at' when something is already resting in a location (like 'I am at school'), not when it is moving there.
29 so
– Why it's right: We use 'so' to introduce a result. The mum is driving them in her car, and as a result, they do not have to walk.
– Why not 'because': 'Because' introduces a reason. If you use 'because', it means the mum is driving for the reason that they don't have to walk, which is backwards!
30 if
– Why it's right: We use 'if' to show a choice or a condition. Jack wants Tom to tell him, but only on the condition that Tom decides to come.
– Why not 'when': 'When' would mean Tom is definitely coming and they just need to know the time, but Jack is only offering him a choice.