A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 5 Test – Travel Hiccups: Apologies & Changing Routes 8
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Test 1
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Logan
To: Sam
Hi Sam,
Thank you for inviting me to the amusement park this weekend. I am sorry, but I cannot go there (25) ……………… you. To be honest, I am really afraid (26) ……………… high rollercoasters! When I look at them, I feel quite sick. My brother went there last week and (27) ……………… told me that the big rides are very scary. (28) ……………… you want to do something else instead? We can go (29) ……………… the cinema and watch a new film together. Please tell (30) ……………… if that is a good idea.
See you soon,
Logan
Answer Key & Explanations
25 with
– Why it's right: We use the preposition "with" to talk about doing an activity together alongside another person.
– Why not 'by': We use "by" for types of transport (like "travel by car"), but we always go somewhere "with" a person.
26 of
– Why it's right: The adjective "afraid" must always be followed by the preposition "of" when we explain exactly what scares us.
– Why not 'from': You can run away "from" a scary thing, but you are always afraid "of" it.
27 he
– Why it's right: We need the subject pronoun "he" to take the place of "My brother" so we do not have to repeat the words.
– Why not 'him': "Him" is an object pronoun, but we must use a subject pronoun directly before the action verb "told".
28 Do
– Why it's right: We need the helping verb "Do" to create a present simple question when the subject is "you".
– Why not 'Are': We cannot say "Are you want" because "want" is a main action verb; we only use "Are" with adjectives or "-ing" verbs.
29 to
– Why it's right: We use the preposition "to" to show the destination or direction of a journey, like moving "to" a specific building.
– Why not 'in': You can watch a film "in" the cinema once you arrive, but when you are travelling, you go "to" the cinema.
30 me
– Why it's right: We need the object pronoun "me" directly after the verb "tell" to show who is receiving the message.
– Why not 'I': "I" is a subject pronoun used at the beginning of a sentence, but we need an object pronoun after the verb.
Test 2
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Evelyn
To: Sam
Hi Sam,
I am really sorry that I missed our video call yesterday. I wanted to answer, (25) ……………… there was a problem with the internet here. The beach resort didn't have (26) ……………… Wi-Fi in the rooms! I felt very bad about it (27) ……………… I really love talking to you. The hotel manager says they (28) ……………… going to fix the internet tomorrow. Do you want to call me (29) ……………… Sunday evening instead? I have lots (30) ……………… beautiful holiday photos to show you.
See you soon,
Evelyn
Answer Key & Explanations
25 but
– Why it's right: We use the conjunction "but" to connect two opposite ideas, like wanting to do something and having a problem that stops you.
– Why not 'so': Using "so" would mean the internet problem was the result of wanting to answer, which does not make sense.
26 any
– Why it's right: We use "any" in negative sentences (with words like "didn't") to show that there is zero amount of something.
– Why not 'some': We usually use "some" in positive sentences to describe an amount, not in negative sentences.
27 because
– Why it's right: We use "because" to give the reason for an action or feeling, explaining exactly why Evelyn felt bad.
– Why not 'and': Using "and" just adds another fact, but it fails to explain the direct connection between her feelings and her reason.
28 are
– Why it's right: We need the auxiliary verb "are" to complete the "are going to" structure, which we use to talk about future plans.
– Why not 'will': You cannot use "will" right before the word "going"; you must use a form of the verb to be.
29 on
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition "on" when we talk about specific days of the week, like Sunday or Monday.
– Why not 'in': We use "in" for longer periods of time like months or years, but never for specific days.
30 of
– Why it's right: The word "of" is needed to complete the very common expression "lots of", which simply means a large amount.
– Why not 'for': "Lots for" is not a correct grammatical phrase to describe a quantity of something.
Test 3
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Michael
To: Mum and Dad
Hi Mum and Dad,
I am writing (25) ……………… say sorry because I lost the key to my hotel room. After breakfast, I went to the beach (26) ……………… my new friends. I put the key in (27) ……………… bag, but I think it fell out when I took my towel.
We looked everywhere in the sand, but we could not find (28) ……………… . Please, can you come back to (29) ……………… hotel soon? I am waiting in the lobby (30) ……………… I cannot go inside my room.
I am really sorry about this!
Love,
Michael
Answer Key & Explanations
25 to
– Why it's right: We use to before a base verb (say) to show the reason or purpose for doing an action.
– Why not 'for': We cannot use for before a base verb; saying writing for say is grammatically incorrect in English.
26 with
– Why it's right: We use the preposition with to talk about doing an activity together with other people.
– Why not 'by': We use by to talk about transport (like by bus), but not when we are accompanied by people.
27 my
– Why it's right: We need the possessive word my to show that the bag belongs to Michael.
– Why not 'a': Saying in a bag means it could be any bag, but Michael is clearly talking about his own personal bag.
28 it
– Why it's right: We need the object pronoun it to replace the singular noun key so we do not have to repeat the word.
– Why not 'them': We don't use them because key is a singular word, and them is only used for plural nouns.
29 the
– Why it's right: We use the definite article the because Michael and his parents already know exactly which specific hotel they are staying at.
– Why not 'a': We don't use a because he is not asking them to come back to just any hotel in the city, but their specific one.
30 because
– Why it's right: We use the linking word because to give the reason for a situation. He is waiting in the lobby, and the reason is that he cannot go inside his room.
– Why not 'so': We don't use so here because it introduces a result, and not being able to go inside is the reason for waiting, not the result of it.