A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 5 Test – Social Calendars: Planning Gatherings & Special Occasions 8
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Test 1
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Ella
To: Sam
Hi Sam,
Tomorrow is our parents' wedding anniversary, and I want to cook a special dinner (25) ……………… them. I really need your help! We can make a big pizza (26) ……………… that is their favourite food. I went (27) ……………… the supermarket yesterday and I bought all the cheese and tomatoes. (28) ……………… you free to help me cook tomorrow afternoon? We need to start making the food (29) ……………… five o'clock. We can bake a chocolate cake too. Please send (30) ……………… a message tonight.
See you later,
Ella
Answer Key & Explanations
25 for
– Why it's right: We use the preposition "for" when we make, do, or cook something nice to give to someone else.
– Why not 'to': We don't say "cook a dinner to them"; we always cook food for people.
26 because
– Why it's right: We use the conjunction "because" to explain the reason why they are choosing to make a pizza.
– Why not 'so': We use "so" to show the result of a situation, but here Ella is giving a direct reason.
27 to
– Why it's right: We use the preposition "to" to show the direction or destination when travelling somewhere (went to the supermarket).
– Why not 'at': We use "at" when we are already staying inside a place, but here Ella is talking about travelling to the shop.
28 Are
– Why it's right: We need the verb "Are" to link the pronoun "you" with the describing word (adjective) "free".
– Why not 'Do': We don't use "Do" because "free" describes your schedule; it is not an action verb like "play" or "run".
29 at
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition "at" to talk about specific clock times, like "at five o'clock".
– Why not 'on': We use "on" for days of the week (like "on Monday"), but never for exact times on a clock.
30 me
– Why it's right: We use the object pronoun "me" because Ella is the person who will receive 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 an action.
Test 2
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Noah
To: Friends
Hi everyone,
I am organizing a clothes swap party at my house next weekend. (25) ……………… you want to come? It is a great way to get some new outfits for free! You just need to bring some old clothes (26) ……………… they are too small for you. We can put everything (27) ……………… the big table in my living room. My mum is (28) ……………… to make lots of pizzas for us. We can eat them (29) ……………… listen to some cool music together. Please tell (30) ……………… if you are free on Saturday afternoon.
See you,
Noah
Answer Key & Explanations
25 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 want is in its base form, not an -ing form.
26 because
– Why it's right: We use this conjunction to explain the reason why people should bring their old clothes.
– Why not 'so': The word so introduces a result, but here we need a word that explains the reason.
27 on
– Why it's right: We use the preposition on to talk about putting something on top of a flat surface, like a table.
– Why not 'in': We use in for 3D spaces or containers, but a table is a flat surface.
28 going
– Why it's right: We use going with is and to to create the is going to structure, which talks about future plans.
– Why not 'making': We do not say is making to make in English; we need going to complete this future tense grammar rule.
29 and
– Why it's right: We use the conjunction and to join two similar or positive ideas together (eating pizza and listening to music).
– Why not 'but': The word but is used to show a difference or a problem, not to add another fun activity.
30 me
– Why it's right: We need the object pronoun me after the verb tell to show who needs to receive the message.
– Why not 'my': The word my is a possessive word that must always go directly before a noun (like my house), not on its own.
Test 3
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Maya
To: Leo
Hi Leo,
How are you doing? I am writing to you (25) ……………… I have a great idea for this weekend. Do you want to come to the local animal shelter (26) ……………… me? They have lots of new cats, and they need people to take care of (27) ……………… . We can play games and give food to the animals. I am (28) ……………… to go there on Saturday morning. My mum will drive us in her car, (29) ……………… we do not have to walk. What time (30) ……………… you want to leave?
See you!
Answer Key & Explanations
25 because
– Why it's right: We use 'because' to give a reason for an action. Maya is explaining the exact reason why she is writing the message.
– Why not 'so': We use 'so' to show a result, but Maya needs a word that introduces her reason.
26 with
– Why it's right: The correct phrase is 'come with me', which means to join someone and do an activity together.
– Why not 'for': If you say 'come for me', it means you want someone to arrive and pick you up in a car, not to join you as a friend.
27 them
– Why it's right: We use the object pronoun 'them' to replace plural nouns that receive an action. Here, 'them' refers to the new cats.
– Why not 'it': We use 'it' for one single thing or animal, but Maya is talking about 'lots of' cats.
28 going
– Why it's right: We use the structure 'am going to' followed by a base verb to talk about our future plans. Maya plans to go to the shelter.
– Why not 'go': After the helping verb 'am', you cannot use a simple base verb like 'go'. It must have an '-ing' ending here to form the future plan.
29 so
– Why it's right: We use 'so' to introduce a result. The mum is driving them, and as a result, they do not have to walk.
– Why not 'because': 'Because' introduces a reason. If you use 'because', it would mean the mum is driving for the reason that they don't have to walk, which is backwards!
30 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 had an '-ing' ending.