A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 5 Test – Travel Tips: Recommending Routes, Rides & Destinations 6
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Test 1
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Alice
To: Sam
Hi Sam,
Are you ready for our school trip tomorrow? I want (25) ……………… give you some quick advice before we leave. My dad told me that the sea might be quite rough. Because of this, you should take (26) ……………… travel sickness pill. It is very important to do this before we get (27) ……………… the boat! My brother went on this trip last year, and (28) ……………… felt quite ill while we were sailing. (29) ……………… you want to meet at the bus stop tomorrow? We can sit next (30) ……………… each other on the way there.
See you soon,
Alice
Answer Key & Explanations
25 to
– Why it's right: The verb "want" must be followed by "to" when it comes directly before another action verb like "give".
– Why not 'for': We cannot say "want for give"; we always use "to" to create the infinitive form of a verb.
26 a
– Why it's right: We use the indefinite article "a" to talk about a singular countable object for the first time, like "a travel sickness pill".
– Why not 'the': We do not use "the" here because we are not talking about one specific pill that Sam already has in his hand.
27 on
– Why it's right: We use the preposition "on" with the verb "get" when we talk about entering large transport that you can stand up and walk around inside, like a boat, train, or plane.
– Why not 'in': We say "get in" for a small private vehicle like a car or taxi, but we must say "get on" a boat.
28 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 right before the action verb "felt".
29 Do
– Why it's right: We need the helping verb "Do" to create a present simple question when the subject of the sentence is "you".
– Why not 'Are': We cannot say "Are you want" because "want" is a main action verb; we only use "Are" as a helping verb with adjectives or verbs ending in "-ing".
30 to
– Why it's right: The word "next" must always be followed by the preposition "to" when we are talking about being directly beside someone or something.
– Why not 'by': You can say you sit "by" someone, but the correct fixed phrase with the word "next" is always "next to".
Test 2
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Harry
To: Liam
Hi Liam,
Are you excited (25) ……………… our winter holiday? I am packing my suitcase (26) ……………… the moment. My dad says the airport is going to be very busy this week. A lot of people are travelling for the holidays, (27) ……………… we need to leave early. He wants us (28) ……………… go to the airport three hours early. I know it is a long time to wait, (29) ……………… it is better to be safe! (30) ……………… you want to come to my house at six o'clock in the morning?
Let me know,
Harry
Answer Key & Explanations
25 about
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition "about" after the adjective "excited" when we talk about an event we are looking forward to.
– Why not 'for': We do not say "excited for" a trip in standard English grammar; we must use "about" to introduce the topic.
26 at
– Why it's right: We use the preposition "at" to complete the common time expression "at the moment", which means right now.
– Why not 'in': We can say "in a moment" to mean something will happen in the future, but we must use "at" when we mean exactly right now.
27 so
– Why it's right: We use "so" to show the result of a situation. Because there are lots of people travelling, the result is that they need to leave early.
– Why not 'because': We use "because" to give a reason, but leaving early is the result of the crowds, not the reason for them.
28 to
– Why it's right: We use the infinitive "to" after the verb "wants" (and an object pronoun like "us") before an action verb like "go".
– Why not 'for': We can use "for" before a noun (like "for our flight"), but we cannot use it directly before a base verb like "go".
29 but
– Why it's right: We use the conjunction "but" to connect two opposite or contrasting ideas, like waiting a long time (which is annoying) and being safe (which is good).
– Why not 'so': We use "so" for results, but being safe is not the result of waiting a long time; it is a contrast.
30 Do
– Why it's right: We need the auxiliary verb "Do" to make a present simple question with the pronoun "you" and the base verb "want".
– Why not 'Are': We use "Are" before adjectives or words ending in "-ing" (like "Are you going?"), but we must use "Do" before base action verbs like "want".
Test 3
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Grace
To: Alex
Hi Alex,
I am so happy you are coming to my city next week! I am writing (25) ……………… tell you about a great activity we can do.
We should take a bus tour at night. It is (26) ……………… best way to see all the beautiful city lights. The bus leaves the station at eight o'clock.
It is much cheaper (27) ……………… taking a taxi. Also, there are lots (28) ……………… comfortable seats. I really want to go, (29) ……………… I do not want to go alone.
Would you like to come (30) ……………… me? Please let me know!
Love,
Grace
Answer Key & Explanations
25 to
– Why it's right: We use to before a base verb (tell) to show the reason or purpose for doing an action.
– Why not 'for': We cannot use for before a base verb; saying writing for tell is grammatically incorrect in English.
26 the
– Why it's right: We always use the definite article the before a superlative adjective like best.
– Why not 'a': We never use a when we are talking about the number one best thing.
27 than
– Why it's right: We always use the word than after a comparative adjective like cheaper to compare two different things.
– Why not 'that': Students often confuse these words, but cheaper that is grammatically incorrect when making a comparison.
28 of
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition of to complete the quantifier lots of when talking about a large amount of something.
– Why not 'for': Students often guess for, but saying lots for comfortable seats is grammatically incorrect in English.
29 but
– Why it's right: We use the linking word but to connect two contrasting ideas: Grace wants to go, yet she does not want to go by herself.
– Why not 'so': We don't use so because not wanting to go alone is a contrast, not a result of wanting to go.
30 with
– Why it's right: We use the preposition with to talk about doing an activity together accompanied by someone else.
– Why not 'for': Saying come for me changes the meaning completely and does not make sense as a friendly invitation here.