A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 5 Test – Friendly Advice: Recommending Activities, Gifts & Solutions 3
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Test 1
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Jack
To: Lily
Hi Lily,
Next Sunday is our grandparents' anniversary. We need to give them a nice present. I think we should make some beautiful greeting cards (25) ……………… them this year. It is much better (26) ……………… buying a card from the supermarket. I have got lots (27) ……………… coloured paper and pens in my bedroom that we can use. We can draw some pretty flowers (28) ……………… the front of the cards. I am (29) ……………… to start making my card tomorrow afternoon. Please tell (30) ……………… if you want to join me.
See you,
Jack
Answer Key & Explanations
25 for
– Why it's right: We use the preposition for to show who is going to receive something, like making a gift or a card for someone.
– Why not 'to': We can give a card to someone, but we always make a card for them.
26 than
– Why it's right: We use the word than to compare two different things, completing the comparative phrase much better than.
– Why not 'that': The word that is not used to compare things, so it cannot follow the comparative adjective better.
27 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 paper or pens.
28 on
– Why it's right: We use the preposition on to talk about writing or drawing something on a flat surface, like the front of a card.
– Why not 'in': We use in for things enclosed inside a 3D space or container, but the front of a card is a flat surface.
29 going
– Why it's right: We use going with am and to to create the am going to structure, which talks about plans for the future.
– Why not 'planning': You can say I am planning to, but because the verb start is already there, going is the only word that completes the basic A2 grammar structure.
30 me
– Why it's right: We need the object pronoun me after the verb tell to show who needs to receive the answer.
– Why not 'I': The word I is a subject pronoun, but here Jack is receiving the action, so we must use the object form.
Test 2
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Lily
To: Mia
Hi Mia,
How are you? I know you share a bedroom (25) ……………… your sister now. I share a room with my sister too, and (26) ……………… was hard to find space for our clothes. I have a great idea (27) ……………… you. We keep all our t-shirts and jumpers (28) ……………… boxes under the bed. I think it is (29) ……………… best way to keep the room tidy! You can also put different colours on the boxes (30) ……………… you know whose clothes are inside. Are you going to try this? Let me know!
See you!
Answer Key & Explanations
25 with
– Why it's right: We use 'with' to say we are sharing something or doing an activity alongside another person.
– Why not 'and': You cannot say "share a bedroom and your sister". The verb 'share' needs the preposition 'with' to show who the other person is.
26 it
– Why it's right: We use the pronoun 'it' as an empty subject to talk about a general situation or a fact, like "it is hard" or "it is raining".
– Why not 'there': We use 'there' to say that something exists (like "there is a problem"), but for describing an adjective like 'hard', we must use 'it'.
27 for
– Why it's right: We use 'for' to show who is going to receive something or benefit from something. The idea is meant for Mia to use.
– Why not 'to': We can "give something to you", but the correct preposition to use directly after the noun 'idea' is 'for'.
28 in
– Why it's right: We use 'in' to talk about putting things inside a container or a closed space, like a box, a bag, or a cupboard.
– Why not 'on': We use 'on' for flat surfaces (like 'on the table'). Clothes go completely inside boxes, not just on top of them!
29 the
– Why it's right: We always use 'the' before superlative adjectives (words ending in -est, like 'best', 'fastest', or 'biggest').
– Why not 'a': You cannot use 'a' with the word 'best' because 'best' means the absolute number one thing, and there is only one!
30 so
– Why it's right: We use 'so' to introduce a purpose or a result. Putting colours on the boxes helps, and as a result, you know whose clothes are inside.
– Why not 'because': 'Because' gives a reason. You do not put colours on the boxes for the reason that you already know what is inside!
Test 3
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: David
To: Leo
Hi Leo,
It is going to rain all weekend, (25) ……………… we must stay inside. I have a great idea for us to do. I bought a very big puzzle last week. It has a beautiful picture (26) ……………… a castle on it. Do you want (27) ……………… come to my house and help me finish it? We can put it on the big table (28) ……………… the living room. My mum said she (29) ……………… going to make some pizza for lunch. Please ask your parents if you (30) ……………… come!
See you soon,
David
Answer Key & Explanations
25 so
– Why it's right: We use the conjunction "so" to show the result or consequence of a situation (because it is raining, the result is we must stay inside).
– Why not 'because': "Because" gives the reason for a problem, but here David is explaining the result of the bad weather.
26 of
– Why it's right: We use the preposition "of" to connect a picture, drawing, or photograph to the thing it shows.
– Why not 'about': While we can write a "story about" something, the correct everyday English phrase is always a "picture of" something.
27 to
– Why it's right: When we have two action words together like "want" and "come", we must use the infinitive marker "to" in the middle to connect them.
– Why not 'and': We cannot say "want and come" to talk about a wish; "want to do something" is a fixed grammar rule you must follow.
28 in
– Why it's right: We use the preposition "in" to talk about being inside an enclosed space or a room, like a living room.
– Why not 'on': We use "on" for flat surfaces (like "on the table"), but we do not use it for rooms in a house.
29 is
– Why it's right: We need the auxiliary verb "is" to complete the "going to" future tense for one singular person (she).
– Why not 'are': We only use "are" for plural subjects like "we" or "they", never for the singular pronoun "she".
30 can
– Why it's right: We use the modal verb "can" before a main verb (come) to talk about having the permission or ability to do something.
– Why not 'do': We don't use "do" because David is asking if Leo has permission to come, not asking a general question about a daily habit.