A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 5 Test – Friendly Advice: Recommending Activities, Gifts & Solutions 2

25 on

– Why it's right: We always use the preposition 'on' when we talk about specific days of the week, like 'on Friday'.

– Why not 'in': We use 'in' for months or years, but it is incorrect to use it for specific days.

26 by

– Why it's right: We use the preposition 'by' to talk about the type of transport we use to travel, like 'by car' or 'by train'.

– Why not 'in': We say 'in a car', but when there is no article ('a' or 'the') before the word 'car', we must use 'by'.

27 the

– Why it's right: We always use the definite article 'the' before superlative adjectives like 'funniest', 'best', or 'tallest'.

– Why not 'a': We use 'a' for general things, but a superlative describes one specific, top thing, so we must use 'the'.

28 but

– Why it's right: We use 'but' to link two ideas that contrast with each other. Emma knows the actor is famous, which contrasts with the fact that she forgot his name.

– Why not 'so': We use 'so' to talk about a result, but forgetting his name is a contrasting idea, not a result of him being famous.

29 Do

– Why it's right: We need the auxiliary verb 'Do' to make a present simple question with the subject pronoun 'you' and the main verb 'want'.

– Why not 'Are': We cannot use 'Are' because the main verb 'want' is in its base form, not the '-ing' form.

30 a

– Why it's right: We use the indefinite article 'a' to complete the common expression 'have a good time' or 'have a fantastic time'.

– Why not 'the': We are not talking about one specific time that both speakers already know about, just a general fun experience, so we use 'a'.

25 about

– Why it's right: We use the preposition "about" to introduce the topic or subject of a conversation.

– Why not 'for': We can speak "for" a long time, but we speak "about" a topic or event.

26 a

– Why it's right: We need the indefinite article "a" to introduce a singular, countable noun phrase ("bad argument").

– Why not 'the': We do not use "the" here because Leo is describing the kind of argument they had, not referring to a specific argument already discussed.

27 but

– Why it's right: We use the conjunction "but" to connect two contrasting ideas: you were angry, yet you still said unkind things you shouldn't have.

– Why not 'because': "Because" gives a reason, and being angry is not a good reason or excuse to say unkind words to a friend.

28 him

– Why it's right: We need the object pronoun "him" to refer back to the boy (Ben) who is receiving the apology.

– Why not 'he': "He" is a subject pronoun that does an action, so it is grammatically incorrect to place it after a preposition like "to".

29 will

– Why it's right: We use the helping verb "will" (or 'll) to talk about a future result that is certain to happen if Sam doesn't apologize.

– Why not 'is': You cannot use "is" with the base verb "be"; we only use "is" with "-ing" verbs or adjectives.

30 the

– Why it's right: We always use the definite article "the" before superlative adjectives like "best".

– Why not 'a': You cannot use "a" because there can only be one "best" thing to do, making it specific, not general.

25 for

– Why it's right: We use the preposition for to show what an event or place is intended for, like choosing a place for a picnic.

– Why not 'to': We can go to a picnic, but we must use for when talking about the purpose of the place.

26 a

– Why it's right: We use the indefinite article a when we talk about a single place or thing for the very first time.

– Why not 'the': We do not use the here because Aunt Sarah does not know which specific park Mia is talking about yet.

27 because

– Why it's right: We use this conjunction to give the reason why Mia thinks they should go to this specific park.

– Why not 'so': The word so introduces a result, but here we need a word that explains the reason.

28 of

– Why it's right: The word of is needed to complete 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 space.

29 by

– Why it's right: We always use the preposition by to show how people travel, like by bus, by car, or by train.

– Why not 'on': We cannot say on bus without adding an article; we would have to say on a bus or on the bus.

30 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 in its base form, not an -ing form.