A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 5 Test – Travel Tips: Recommending Routes, Rides & Destinations 8
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Test 1
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Maya
To: Sam
Hi Sam,
I am very excited about our school trip to London! I want (25) ……………… give you some quick advice before we leave. You should bring (26) ……………… empty water bottle in your bag. This is important (27) ……………… buying drinks every day is very expensive. A bottle will save you lots (28) ……………… money on the trip. You can fill (29) ……………… up for free at the hotel. Do you want to meet at the station (30) ……………… Monday morning? Please tell me if you are free.
See you,
Maya
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 the verb.
26 an
– Why it's right: We use the article "an" to talk about a singular object for the first time when the next word starts with a vowel sound, like "empty".
– Why not 'a': We cannot use "a" because the word "empty" starts with an 'e' vowel sound, not a hard consonant sound.
27 because
– Why it's right: We use "because" to explain the reason for something. Here, drinks being expensive is the reason why bringing a bottle is important.
– Why not 'so': We use "so" to show the result of a situation, but here Maya is giving the cause or reason.
28 of
– Why it's right: The word "lots" must always be followed by the preposition "of" when we talk about a large amount of something.
– Why not 'for': The correct fixed phrase is always "lots of" (or "a lot of"), never "lots for".
29 it
– Why it's right: We need the singular object pronoun "it" to take the place of the word "bottle" so we do not have to repeat the word.
– Why not 'them': "Them" is a plural pronoun, but an empty water bottle is only one single object.
30 on
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition "on" before days of the week, like "Monday".
– Why not 'in': We use "in" for longer periods of time like months or years, but we must use "on" for specific days.
Test 2
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Sam
To: Alex
Hi Alex,
I am really excited about your visit next week! I want to take you to the science museum and the art gallery. The tickets are very expensive, (25) ……………… it is a good idea to get a day pass. A day pass is much cheaper (26) ……………… buying single tickets. With a pass, we can visit all the best museums (27) ……………… town. My dad told me that (28) ……………… will pay for them tonight. (29) ……………… you want him to buy them now? Please let (30) ……………… know before tomorrow!
See you soon,
Sam
Answer Key & Explanations
25 so
– Why it's right: We use the conjunction "so" to show the result of a situation. Because the tickets are expensive, the result is that getting a day pass is a good idea.
– Why not 'because': We use "because" to give a reason, but getting a day pass is the result of the high price, not the reason for it.
26 than
– Why it's right: We must always use "than" after comparative adjectives like "cheaper", "better", or "faster" to compare two things.
– Why not 'that': "That" sounds similar but is not used for comparing things in English grammar.
27 in
– Why it's right: We use the preposition "in" to talk about general places, areas, and cities, completing the very common phrase "in town".
– Why not 'at': We use "at" for specific buildings or exact points (like "at the museum"), but not for general areas like a whole town.
28 he
– Why it's right: We use the subject pronoun "he" to replace the singular male noun "dad" so we do not have to repeat the same word.
– Why not 'him': We use "him" as an object after a verb, but we must use a subject pronoun here to perform the action of the verb "will pay".
29 Do
– Why it's right: We need the auxiliary verb "Do" to make a present simple question with the pronoun "you" and the base action 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 verbs like "want".
30 me
– Why it's right: We use the object pronoun "me" to complete the common phrase "Let me know", which is an informal way to ask someone to tell you information later.
– Why not 'I': "I" is a subject pronoun used to do an action, but we must use an object pronoun after a verb like "let".
Test 3
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Ruby
To: Leo
Hi Leo,
I am packing my suitcase (25) ……………… our flight to Spain tomorrow. There (26) ……………… a very important rule about liquids.
You need (27) ……………… put all of them into a clear plastic bag. You cannot take big bottles (28) ……………… shampoo or toothpaste in your hand luggage. I bought some small empty bottles yesterday, so you can use one of (29) ……………… .
I can help you pack your bag (30) ……………… you want. I think it is going to be a fantastic holiday!
See you later,
Ruby
Answer Key & Explanations
25 for
– Why it's right: We use the preposition for to show the reason or purpose for doing an action, like packing a bag.
– Why not 'to': We say flying to a place, but we pack our bags for a trip or flight.
26 is
– Why it's right: We use the present simple verb is after There because a very important rule is a singular noun.
– Why not 'are': We cannot use are because that is only used for plural nouns, like rules.
27 to
– Why it's right: We need the preposition to to create the infinitive verb form to put. In English, the verb need is usually followed by an infinitive.
– Why not 'for': We cannot use for before a base verb; saying need for put is grammatically incorrect.
28 of
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition of to connect a container (like bottles) with the substance that is inside it (like shampoo).
– Why not 'with': We do not say bottles with shampoo when talking about the standard contents inside them; the correct phrase is always bottles of.
29 them
– Why it's right: We need the object pronoun them to replace the plural noun bottles so we do not have to repeat the word.
– Why not 'it': We don't use it because bottles is a plural word, and it is only used to replace singular nouns.
30 if
– Why it's right: We use the linking word if to introduce a condition or a friendly offer. Ruby will help, but only if Leo wants her to.
– Why not 'because': We don't use because here since Ruby is giving him a choice about what he wants, not explaining the reason she is helping.