A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 5 Test – Social Calendars: Planning Gatherings & Special Occasions 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: Emma
Hi Emma,
Mum's birthday is next weekend and we need to buy a nice present (25) ……………… her. I want to get her a new sweater (26) ……………… her old one is quite small now. We can go to the shopping centre (27) ……………… Saturday morning to look at the clothes shops. I have saved lots (28) ……………… pocket money, so we can pay for it together. (29) ……………… you free to come to the city centre with me? Please let (30) ……………… know what time you finish your homework today.
Love,
David
Answer Key & Explanations
25 for
– Why it's right: We use the preposition for to show who is going to receive something, like buying a gift for someone.
– Why not 'to': We say we give a present to someone, but we always buy a present for them.
26 because
– Why it's right: We use this conjunction to give the reason why David wants to buy their mum a new sweater.
– Why not 'so': The word so introduces a result, but here we need a word that explains the reason.
27 on
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition on before days of the week, like on Saturday or on Monday.
– Why not 'in': We use in for months or parts of the day (like in the morning), but never right before a specific day.
28 of
– Why it's right: The word of is needed to complete the very common quantifier phrase lots of, which means a large amount.
– Why not 'from': You cannot say lots from to describe a quantity of money.
29 Are
– Why it's right: We use the verb Are to start a simple question with the pronoun you and the adjective free.
– Why not 'Do': We cannot use Do here because there is no action verb (like play or go) in this question.
30 me
– Why it's right: We need the object pronoun me after the verb let to show who needs to receive the information.
– Why not 'I': The word I is a subject pronoun, but here David 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: Chloe
To: Friends
Hi guys,
How are you all? A really big new shopping centre opened (25) ……………… our town this week. I really want to go there this weekend. Do you want to come (26) ……………… me? We can meet outside the cinema (27) ……………… Saturday morning at ten o'clock. My mum (28) ……………… going to drive us there, so we don't need to take the bus. There are lots (29) ……………… cool clothes shops, and we can eat lunch in the food court. I heard they have (30) ……………… best burgers! Please tell me if you are free.
See you!
Answer Key & Explanations
25 in
– Why it's right: We use 'in' before the names of towns, cities, and countries to show where something is located.
– Why not 'at': We use 'at' for specific buildings (like 'at the cinema'), but for a whole town or city, we always use 'in'.
26 with
– Why it's right: We use 'with' to say we are doing an activity together alongside another person (come with me).
– Why not 'for': If you say 'come for me', it means you want someone to arrive and pick you up, not to enjoy an activity together as friends!
27 on
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition 'on' before specific days of the week, like 'on Monday' or 'on Saturday'.
– Why not 'in': We use 'in' for months (like 'in May') or years, but never for specific days.
28 is
– Why it's right: We need the helping verb 'is' to make the future 'going to' structure because the subject ('My mum') is singular.
– Why not 'are': You only use 'are' when talking about two or more people (like 'we are' or 'they are'), but Chloe is only talking about one person.
29 of
– Why it's right: The phrase 'lots' or 'a lot' is always followed by the preposition 'of' when we describe a large amount of something.
– Why not 'about': You cannot say "lots about shops". The correct, fixed phrase in English is always "lots of".
30 the
– Why it's right: We always use 'the' before superlative adjectives (words ending in -est, like 'best', 'biggest', or 'tallest').
– Why not 'a': You cannot use 'a' with the word 'best' because 'best' means it is the number one thing, and there is only one!
Test 3
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Alex
To: Dad
Hi Dad,
I want to talk (25) ……………… Grandma and Grandpa's visit tomorrow. Their train is going to arrive at the station (26) ……………… three o'clock in the afternoon. I know you are working then, (27) ……………… I can go and meet them. I can walk (28) ……………… the station after school because it is not very far. (29) ……………… you want me to bring them home, or should we wait for you at a cafe? Please send (30) ……………… a message when you have some free time.
See you later!
Answer Key & Explanations
25 about
– Why it's right: We use the preposition "about" after the verb "talk" to introduce the topic or subject we are discussing.
– Why not 'of': While we can say a "picture of", the correct everyday English phrase is almost always "talk about" something.
26 at
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition "at" to talk about specific clock times, like "at three o'clock".
– Why not 'on': We use "on" for days of the week (like "on Monday"), but never for exact times on a clock.
27 so
– Why it's right: We use the conjunction "so" to show the result or consequence of a situation (because Dad is working, the result is that Alex will go).
– Why not 'because': "Because" gives the reason for a problem, but here Alex is explaining the helpful action he will take next.
28 to
– Why it's right: We use the preposition "to" to show the direction or destination when someone is travelling somewhere (walk to the station).
– Why not 'at': We use "at" when we are already staying in a place, but here Alex is talking about travelling to the destination first.
29 Do
– Why it's right: We need the auxiliary verb "Do" to ask a present simple question with the pronoun "you" (Do you want?).
– Why not 'Are': We don't use "Are" because "want" is a base action verb. We would only use "Are" if the verb had an "-ing" ending (like "Are you going?").
30 me
– Why it's right: We use the object pronoun "me" because Alex is the person who will receive the text message.
– Why not 'I': We never use the subject pronoun "I" directly after an action verb like "send"; "I" only goes at the start of the action.