A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 5 Test – Social Calendars: Planning Gatherings & Special Occasions 6
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Test 1
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Lucy
To: Ben
Hi Ben,
I want to talk to you (25) ……………… this Saturday morning. Dad wants to wash his car, and I really think we should help (26) ……………… . It is a very big car, (27) ……………… he cannot do the job alone. We need to wake up (28) ……………… seven o'clock. We can use the new sponge and some warm water. Do you want (29) ……………… wash the wheels or the windows? After we finish, Dad said he will buy us some ice cream. Please tell me if you (30) ……………… going to help!
See you later,
Lucy
Answer Key & Explanations
25 about
– Why it's right: We use the preposition "about" after the verb "talk" to introduce the topic or subject we are discussing.
– Why not 'of': We don't say "talk of something" in everyday English when making plans; we always use the phrase "talk about".
26 him
– Why it's right: We use the object pronoun "him" to replace the word "Dad" because he is the person who is receiving the help.
– Why not 'he': "He" is a subject pronoun that starts an action, but here the action "help" is happening to him.
27 so
– Why it's right: We use the conjunction "so" to show the result or consequence of a situation (the car is very big, and the result is that he cannot do it alone).
– Why not 'because': "Because" gives a reason, but here Lucy is explaining the result of the car being so big.
28 at
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition "at" to talk about specific clock times, like "at seven o'clock".
– Why not 'on': We use "on" for days of the week (like "on Saturday"), but never for exact times on a clock.
29 to
– Why it's right: When we have two action words together like "want" and "wash", 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.
30 are
– Why it's right: We need the auxiliary verb "are" to make the "going to" future tense with the pronoun "you" (you are going to).
– Why not 'do': We don't use "do" because the main verb has an "-ing" ending (going), and "do" is only ever used with base action verbs.
Test 2
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Ben
To: Alex
Hi Alex,
My little brother, Leo, is very bored today. He really wants to play (25) ……………… your younger sister. They always have fun together!
(26) ……………… you think we can take them to the new playground this afternoon? We can walk there (27) ……………… it is very close to our street. I am (28) ……………… to bring a big ball and some healthy snacks. The weather is beautiful today, so we will have (29) ……………… really great time! I hope you can come. Please tell (30) ……………… if you are free to go.
See you later,
Ben
Answer Key & Explanations
25 with
– Why it's right: We use the preposition with when talking about doing an activity together alongside another person.
– Why not 'to': We never say play to someone; the correct English phrase is always play with someone.
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 (think) is a base verb, not an -ing word.
27 because
– Why it's right: We use this conjunction to give the reason why they are easily able to walk to the playground.
– Why not 'so': The word so introduces a result, but here we need a word that explains the reason for an action.
28 going
– Why it's right: We use going with am and to to create the am going to structure, which talks about plans for the future.
– Why not 'making': We do not say am making to bring in English; we must use going to complete this specific future tense grammar rule.
29 a
– Why it's right: We use the indefinite article a to complete the very common expression have a great time.
– Why not 'the': We do not use the here because he is talking generally about having a good experience, not one specific time that already happened.
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 'I': The word I is a subject pronoun, but here Ben 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: Alice
To: Chloe
Hi Chloe,
My bedroom decoration is finally finished! My dad helped me paint the walls pink, and we put a new rug (25) ……………… the floor. It looks amazing now. I really want you to come (26) ……………… see it. Are you free on Saturday afternoon? My mum is going to make some pizza (27) ……………… us to eat while we talk. We can listen to music and look at my new desk. Please let (28) ……………… know if you can come, so I can tell her. What time (29) ……………… you want to arrive?
See (30) ……………… soon!
Answer Key & Explanations
25 on
– Why it's right: We use the preposition 'on' when something is resting on a flat surface, like a floor, table, or wall.
– Why not 'in': We use 'in' for things inside a space or container, not flat surfaces.
26 and
– Why it's right: We use the conjunction 'and' to connect two actions that happen one after another (come and see).
– Why not 'to': We already have the infinitive marker 'to' before 'come', so we use 'and' to link the second verb.
27 for
– Why it's right: We use 'for' to show who is going to receive or benefit from something, such as food made for people.
– Why not 'to': We say "give something to someone", but the correct preposition after making food is 'for'.
28 me
– Why it's right: 'Me' is the correct object pronoun to complete the common, everyday phrase 'let me know'.
– Why not 'I': 'I' is a subject pronoun used before verbs, whereas we need an object after the verb 'let'.
29 do
– Why it's right: We use the helping verb 'do' to form present simple questions with the subject 'you' and a base verb like 'want'.
– Why not 'are': You cannot use 'are' with a simple base verb like 'want' in this type of question.
30 you
– Why it's right: 'You' is the correct pronoun used in the standard, friendly closing phrase 'See you soon!'.
– Why not 'your': 'Your' is a possessive word that must be followed by a noun (like 'your house'), which doesn't fit here.