A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 5 Test – Future Streams: Planning Tech Purchases & Digital Catch-ups 1
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Test 1
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: David
To: Alex
Hi Alex,
How are you doing today? I hope you had a great week. I want (25) ……………… have a video call with our grandparents on Sunday.
Would you like to join me? We can talk to them together. I know they (26) ……………… going to be very happy to see us.
I want to call them (27) ……………… the evening, maybe after dinner. I am free all night. (28) ……………… time would be best for you?
Please let (29) ……………… know your answer today. I want to choose a good time (30) ……………… I can tell them our plan.
Speak soon,
David
Answer Key & Explanations
25 to
– Why it's right: When we use the verb "want" before another action verb (have), we usually need "to" in the middle to make the infinitive form "want to have".
– Why not 'for': A common mistake is writing "want for have", but the preposition "for" can never be followed directly by a base action verb.
26 are
– Why it's right: We need the auxiliary verb "are" to match the plural pronoun "they" and complete the future plan structure "are going to".
– Why not 'will': While "will" is used for the future, we cannot write "they will going" because "will" is never followed by an -ing word.
27 in
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition "in" to talk about periods of the day, such as "in the morning", "in the afternoon", and "in the evening".
– Why not 'at': We use "at" for night (at night) or exact times (at 6 o'clock), but we must use "in" for the evening.
28 What
– Why it's right: We use the question word "What" directly before the noun "time" to ask for a specific hour or schedule.
– Why not 'When': "When" already means "what time". We can ask "When is best?", but we cannot say "When time is best?".
29 me
– Why it's right: We need the object pronoun "me" because it receives the action of the verb "let". "Let me know" is a very common everyday phrase used to ask for a reply.
– Why not 'I': We cannot write "let I know" because "I" is a subject pronoun and is only used at the beginning of a clause, not right after a verb.
30 so
– Why it's right: We use the linking word "so" to introduce the result or purpose of an action. Choosing a time allows David to tell their grandparents the plan.
– Why not 'because': "Because" introduces a reason. Being able to tell them the plan is the result of choosing a time, not the reason he wants to choose one.
Test 2
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Chloe
To: Sam
Hi Sam,
Do you want to start a YouTube channel together? I think we should make videos about cooking basic meals. We can teach friends how to make easy things, like pizza. I am (25) ……………… to ask my mum if we can use her kitchen this weekend. We can film our first video (26) ……………… Saturday afternoon. You are much better at taking videos (27) ……………… I am! Please tell me if you want (28) ……………… help me with this. It will be (29) ……………… best project ever! I really hope (30) ……………… can do it together.
See you tomorrow!
Answer Key & Explanations
25 going
– Why it's right: We use going after the verb am and before to when we talk about a future plan (am going to ask).
– Why not 'go': We cannot use the base verb go after am in this future tense structure.
26 on
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition on before days of the week, like on Saturday afternoon.
– Why not 'in': We use in for the afternoon by itself, but when we mention a specific day, we must always use on.
27 than
– Why it's right: We use than when we are comparing two people or things (better than I am).
– Why not 'then': Then is used to talk about time (meaning "next"), but it is never used for comparing things.
28 to
– Why it's right: We always use to after the verb want when it is followed by another action (want to help).
– Why not 'for': Students often confuse to and for, but we never say want for help before a base verb in English.
29 the
– Why it's right: We always use the definite article the before superlative adjectives like best, biggest, or fastest.
– Why not 'a': We cannot use a because there is only one best project in this context, not many.
30 we
– Why it's right: We use the subject pronoun we to talk about two people doing an activity together (Chloe and Sam).
– Why not 'us': Us is an object pronoun, but here we need a subject pronoun before the verb can.
Test 3
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Alex
To: Ben
Hi Ben,
I am writing this note (25) ……………… tell you about my new plan. I really want to buy (26) ……………… new game console, but it is very expensive. So, I (27) ……………… going to save all my pocket money for three months. I will not buy (28) ……………… sweets or magazines.
If I do this, I will have enough money by the end (29) ……………… July. The console comes with two controllers. Would you like to play it (30) ……………… me when I get it?
Let me know!
See you at home,
Alex
Answer Key & Explanations
25 to
– Why it's right: We use to before a base verb to explain why we do an action. Alex is writing this note to tell his brother something.
– Why not 'for': We can use for with a noun (like a note for you), but before a base verb like tell, we must always use to.
26 a
– Why it's right: We use the indefinite article a when we talk about a single, countable thing for the first time.
– Why not 'the': We use the for a specific item that the reader already knows about, but Alex has not chosen the exact game console yet.
27 am / 'm
– Why it's right: We use the auxiliary verb am with the pronoun I and the phrase going to to talk about our future plans.
– Why not 'is': The verb is is used for he, she, or it, but the subject of this sentence is I.
28 any
– Why it's right: We use any in negative sentences to talk about a zero amount of something. Alex says he will not buy any sweets.
– Why not 'some': We usually use some in positive sentences, but this sentence has the negative word not.
29 of
– Why it's right: We use the preposition of in the time phrase the end of to talk about the final part of a month or year.
– Why not 'in': We can say in July, but when we use the specific phrase the end, it is always followed by of.
30 with
– Why it's right: We use the preposition with to show that two or more people are doing an activity together.
– Why not 'by': We can say by myself to mean we are doing an action alone, but Alex wants to play the game together.