A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 5 Test – School Memories: Recounting Academic & Social Experiences 2
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Test 1
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Clara
To: Anna
Hi Anna,
I want (25) ……………… tell you about my first day at the new high school. It was really exciting! The school is very big, and there are a lot (26) ……………… students. I love math, (27) ……………… I didn't know anyone in my class. Luckily, I sat next to a nice girl called Maya. (28) ……………… had lunch together in the canteen. The food is much better (29) ……………… at our old school! I (30) ……………… going to join the basketball team next week. I hope you are well. Please write to me soon!
Clara
Answer Key & Explanations
25 to
– Why it's right: After the verb 'want', we always use 'to' plus the base form of the next action verb (to tell).
– Why not 'for': We don't use 'for' right before an action verb to show what we want to do.
26 of
– Why it's right: We use the word 'of' to complete the very common English phrase 'a lot of', which means a large amount or many.
– Why not 'from': 'From' is used to show where something started or originated, not to talk about quantities.
27 but
– Why it's right: We use 'but' to connect two opposite or different ideas. Liking the math class is positive, but not knowing anyone is a difficult contrast.
– Why not 'because': 'Because' is used to give a reason for something, which doesn't fit the contrast happening in this sentence.
28 We
– Why it's right: The sentence has the word 'together', so we need the plural subject pronoun 'We' to talk about Clara and her new friend Maya.
– Why not 'They': 'They' is for other people, but Clara is talking about an activity she did herself with her friend.
29 than
– Why it's right: We always use the word 'than' after a comparative adjective like 'better', 'bigger', or 'faster' when comparing two different things.
– Why not 'then': 'Then' is used to talk about time or what happens next, not for comparing the quality of things.
30 am
– Why it's right: The subject of the sentence is 'I', so we must use the helping verb 'am' to make the 'am going to' future form.
– Why not 'will': You cannot use the word 'will' right before the word 'going' to make a future sentence.
Test 2
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: David
To: Anna
Hi Anna,
How was your day at school? I am writing (25) ……………… tell you about my English presentation. I had to speak in front (26) ……………… the whole class this morning. I (27) ……………… shaking a lot before I started, but I took a deep breath. I talked (28) ……………… my favourite comic book for five minutes. The teacher listened very carefully and smiled (29) ……………… me. When I finished, all the students clapped loudly. I am so glad that it (30) ……………… finally over now!
See you later at home.
David
Answer Key & Explanations
25 to
– Why it's right: We use "to" before an action word (verb) to explain why we are doing something. Here, David is writing for the purpose of telling his sister about his day.
– Why not 'for': You cannot use "for" directly before an action word like "tell"; you must use "to".
26 of
– Why it's right: We use "of" to complete the common phrase "in front of", which describes where someone is standing.
– Why not 'to': You can say "next to", but the correct preposition for this fixed phrase is always "in front of".
27 was
– Why it's right: We use "was" with the pronoun "I" and an -ing word (shaking) to talk about an action that was happening in the past.
– Why not 'am': David is talking about how he felt this morning, so we must use the past tense "was", not the present tense "am".
28 about
– Why it's right: When we share information or discuss a topic, we use the verb "talk" followed by the preposition "about".
– Why not 'on': You can give a presentation "on" a topic, but in everyday English you talk "about" a topic.
29 at
– Why it's right: When someone directs a facial expression like a smile towards another person, we always use the preposition "at".
– Why not 'to': We can talk "to" someone or wave "to" someone, but we must smile "at" someone.
30 is
– Why it's right: The word "now" shows that David is talking about how he feels at this exact moment, so we need the present tense verb "is" for the singular pronoun "it".
– Why not 'was': The presentation happened in the past, but the word "now" means we cannot use the past tense "was" here.
Test 3
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Emma
To: Chloe
Hi Chloe,
I have some amazing news! Yesterday, I was the winner (25) ……………… the school spelling competition. I was very nervous before it started because there were a lot of people in the hall. When the teacher said my final word, I spelled (26) ……………… perfectly. My parents were sitting in the front row and they (27) ……………… smiling. After the competition, we went to a nice restaurant (28) ……………… dinner. The food was really delicious! Will you (29) ……………… at school tomorrow? I want to show you my prize. Please let (30) ……………… know if we can meet!
See you,
Emma
Answer Key & Explanations
25 of
– Why it's right: We use "of" to show that someone won a specific event, completing the common phrase "the winner of".
– Why not 'in': While the competition is an event you take part "in", you are always the winner "of" it.
26 it
– Why it's right: We use the singular pronoun "it" to replace "my final word" so we do not have to repeat the same noun twice.
– Why not 'them': We use "them" for more than one thing, but Emma is only talking about one final word.
27 were
– Why it's right: "They" means Emma's parents, which is plural. We need the plural past verb "were" to describe what they were doing at that moment.
– Why not 'was': We use "was" for singular subjects like "he" or "she", but "they" means more than one person.
28 for
– Why it's right: We use "for" before a noun like "dinner" to explain the reason or purpose we went somewhere.
– Why not 'to': We use "to" before a verb (like "to eat"), but we use "for" before a noun meal (like "for dinner").
29 be
– Why it's right: After the future word "Will", we always use the base, unchanged form of the verb, which is "be".
– Why not 'are': We use "are" for simple present questions (like "Are you at school?"), but this is a future question starting with "Will".
30 me
– Why it's right: Emma is asking Chloe to tell her the answer, so we use the object pronoun "me" to complete the phrase "let me know".
– Why not 'I': We only use "I" at the beginning of an action as the main subject, not as the object receiving the action.