A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 5 Test – Digital Invites: Sharing Screens & Media Experiences 1
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Test 1
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Tom
To: Alex
Hi Alex,
How are you? I hope you're having a good week. I've just downloaded a great new football game (25) ……………… my computer. It's called "Pro Striker", and it is (26) ……………… best sports game I've ever played!
Are you free tonight? I (27) ……………… love to play it with you. The game is free, so you don't have (28) ……………… pay for anything. I will send you a link. We can play (29) ……………… our friends, too! Please let me know (30) ……………… time is good for you.
Speak soon,
Tom
Answer Key & Explanations
25 on
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition "on" when we talk about playing or downloading things using electronic devices like a computer, phone, or tablet.
– Why not 'in': Many students guess "in", but we don't say something is "in" a computer unless we are talking about the physical parts inside the machine.
26 the
– Why it's right: The word "best" is a superlative adjective. We always use "the" before superlatives because there is only one "best" thing.
– Why not 'a': We cannot say "a best" because "a" means one of many, but "best" means it is at the very top.
27 would / 'd
– Why it's right: "I would love to" (or "I'd love to") is a very common and polite phrase we use to say we really want to do something or to invite someone.
– Why not 'do': A common mistake is writing "I do love", but we need "would" here to make it an invitation for tonight, not just a general fact.
28 to
– Why it's right: We need "to" because it completes the modal verb phrase "have to", which we use to talk about rules or things that are necessary.
– Why not 'for': You might think of the phrase "pay for", but the gap comes after "have". We say "have to pay", not "have for pay".
29 with
– Why it's right: We use the preposition "with" to show that we are doing an activity together alongside other people (company).
– Why not 'and': "And" is a joining word, but here we need a preposition to connect the verb "play" to "our friends".
30 what
– Why it's right: We use the question word "what" right before the noun "time" to ask for a specific hour or schedule.
– Why not 'when': "When" already means "what time". We can say "Let me know when is good", but we cannot say "Let me know when time is good".
Test 2
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Sarah
To: Emma
Hi Emma,
How are you? We need to start our new science project this week. I am making (25) ……………… WhatsApp group for us. It will (26) ……………… a great place to share ideas. I have already added Tom and Lisa to the group. Do you want to be in it, (27) ………………?
There are only three of us right now. If you want to join, please send me (28) ……………… phone number. I can add you today. We can talk (29) ……………… the project tonight. Please send a message to (30) ……………… when you are free.
Sarah
Answer Key & Explanations
25 a
– Why it's right: We use "a" when we mention a single, countable noun (WhatsApp group) for the first time.
– Why not 'the': We only use "the" when the other person already knows which specific group we are talking about, but this is a brand new group.
26 be
– Why it's right: After the modal verb "will", we always must use the base form of the verb, which is "be".
– Why not 'is': A common mistake is writing "It will is", but we cannot use present tense forms like "is" or "are" directly after "will".
27 too
– Why it's right: We use "too" at the very end of a sentence or question to mean "as well" or "in addition".
– Why not 'also': "Also" has the same meaning, but it usually goes in the middle of a sentence (e.g., "Do you also want to be in it?"), never at the end with a comma.
28 your
– Why it's right: We use the possessive adjective "your" before a noun (phone number) to show that it belongs to the person we are speaking to.
– Why not 'you': We cannot say "send me you phone number" because "you" is a pronoun, not a possessive word.
29 about
– Why it's right: When we discuss a topic, we use the preposition "about" to complete the phrase "talk about [something]".
– Why not 'for': You might think of "talk for", but that describes how long you speak (e.g., "talk for an hour"), not what the subject is.
30 me
– Why it's right: We need the object pronoun "me" because it receives the action and comes right after the preposition "to".
– Why not 'I': We cannot say "send a message to I" because "I" is a subject pronoun used only at the beginning of a clause (e.g., "I will send a message").
Test 3
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Alex
To: Ben
Hi Ben,
How are you doing? I found a great live stream (25) ……………… YouTube for this Saturday night. A famous rock band is playing (26) ……………… concert online, and it is totally free to watch!
I know you really like their music, (27) ……………… I wanted to ask if you are free to watch it together at my house. My parents are (28) ……………… to order some pizza for us, too. Let (29) ……………… know if you can come over. We (30) ……………… have a brilliant time!
See you soon,
Alex
Answer Key & Explanations
25 on
– Why it's right: We use the preposition "on" when referring to websites, platforms, or applications where you view content (e.g., on YouTube, on Netflix).
– Why not 'in': A common mistake is writing "in YouTube", but digital platforms are treated as surfaces or sites, so we use "on".
26 a
– Why it's right: We use the indefinite article "a" before singular, countable nouns like "concert" when mentioning them for the first time.
– Why not 'the': We cannot use "the" here because this is the first time the specific concert is being introduced in the message.
27 so
– Why it's right: We use "so" as a conjunction to connect a cause (you really like their music) with its logical result or action (I wanted to ask you).
– Why not 'because': "Because" introduces the reason itself, but here the clause before it is already the reason and the clause after it is the result.
28 going
– Why it's right: We use "going" to complete the future structure "be going to" (+ verb) to talk about a planned action in the near future.
– Why not 'will': While "will" indicates the future, the sentence already has the verb form "are", so we need "going" to form "are going to".
29 me
– Why it's right: We use the object pronoun "me" because it receives the action of the verb "let" and comes right after it.
– Why not 'I': "I" is a subject pronoun and can only perform an action at the beginning of a clause, not after a verb.
30 will
– Why it's right: We use the modal verb "will" to make a confident prediction or promise about a fun event happening in the future.
– Why not 'can': While "can" expresses general ability, "will" is much more natural here for predicting a future outcome with certainty.
