A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 5 Test – Social Calendars: Planning Gatherings & Special Occasions 4
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Test 1
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Lily
To: Sarah
Hi Sarah,
Our parents' wedding anniversary is next month, and I want to organize a big surprise party (25) ……………… them. We really need to have a secret meeting (26) ……………… plan everything together. I think we should go to the new cafe in our town. (27) ……………… you free to meet me there this Saturday afternoon? We can drink some hot chocolate and talk (28) ……………… the food and music. It is a big secret, (29) ……………… we must not tell Mum and Dad! Please send (30) ……………… a message tonight so I know if you can come.
Love,
Lily
Answer Key & Explanations
25 for
– Why it's right: We use the preposition "for" when we make, do, or organize something nice to give to someone else.
– Why not 'to': We don't say "organize a party to them"; "to" usually shows direction, but a party is a gift for someone.
26 to
– Why it's right: When we want to explain the reason or purpose for doing an action (having a meeting), we use "to" plus the base verb (plan).
– Why not 'and': We don't say "a meeting and plan"; we must connect the noun and the action word using the infinitive marker "to".
27 Are
– Why it's right: We need the verb "Are" to link the pronoun "you" with the describing word (adjective) "free".
– Why not 'Do': We don't use "Do" because "free" is an adjective describing your schedule, not an action verb like "play" or "run".
28 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.
29 so
– Why it's right: We use the conjunction "so" to show the result of a situation (it is a secret, and the result is we cannot tell them).
– Why not 'because': "Because" gives a reason, but here Lily is explaining the action they must take as a result of the secret.
30 me
– Why it's right: We use the object pronoun "me" because Lily is the person who will receive the text message.
– Why not 'I': We never use the subject pronoun "I" right after an action verb like "send"; it only goes at the start of the action.
Test 2
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Peter
To: Sam
Hi Sam,
Mum wants us to do more work in the house this week. I think we need to share the long list (25) ……………… chores fairly. I am going to clean the family bathroom (26) ……………… Wednesday afternoon. I think you should vacuum the living room. It is (27) ……………… biggest room in the house! Also, we both have to wash (28) ……………… school clothes at the weekend. I am (29) ……………… to do mine tomorrow morning before breakfast. Please tell (30) ……………… if you agree with this plan.
See you,
Peter
Answer Key & Explanations
25 of
– Why it's right: We use the word of to complete the common phrase list of, which shows what items are written on the list.
– Why not 'from': You cannot say list from when describing a collection of tasks or things.
26 on
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition on before days of the week, like on Wednesday or on Friday.
– Why not 'in': We use in for months or years, but never for specific days.
27 the
– Why it's right: We always use the definite article the before superlative adjectives like biggest, best, or fastest.
– Why not 'a': You cannot use the article a before a superlative word ending in -est.
28 our
– Why it's right: We need the possessive word our because the clothes belong to both of the brothers (we).
– Why not 'us': The word us is an object pronoun, but we need a possessive word directly before the noun clothes.
29 going
– Why it's right: We use going with am and to to create the am going to structure, which talks about future plans.
– Why not 'making': We do not say making to do in English; we must use going for this specific future tense grammar rule.
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 Peter is receiving the action, so we must use the object form.
Test 3
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Zoe
To: Emma
Hi Emma,
Do you want to have a relaxing picnic in the park near our houses? We can meet under the big tree next to the lake (25) ……………… Sunday afternoon at one o'clock. I am (26) ……………… to bring some chicken sandwiches and a large bottle of juice. My mum says (27) ……………… can bake a chocolate cake too! Can you bring a lot (28) ……………… fresh fruit for us? Please tell me (29) ……………… you are free to come. I think it will (30) ……………… a really fun day!
See you!
Answer Key & Explanations
25 on
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition 'on' before specific days of the week, like 'on Monday' or 'on Sunday'.
– Why not 'in': We use 'in' for months (like 'in May') or parts of the day (like 'in the afternoon'), but for specific days we must use 'on'.
26 going
– Why it's right: We use the structure 'am going to' followed by a verb to talk about our future plans. Zoe plans to bring sandwiches.
– Why not 'go': After the helping verb 'am', you cannot use a simple verb like 'go'. It must have an '-ing' ending to form this future structure.
27 she
– Why it's right: We need a subject pronoun here to replace 'My mum'. Because her mum is female and is doing the action (baking), we use 'she'.
– Why not 'her': 'Her' is an object pronoun. You can give something to her, but you must use 'she' when the person is doing the action.
28 of
– Why it's right: The phrase 'a lot' is always followed by the preposition 'of' when we describe a large amount of something (a lot of fruit).
– Why not 'with': You cannot say "a lot with fruit". The correct, fixed phrase in English is always "a lot of".
29 if
– Why it's right: We use 'if' to ask an indirect yes or no question. Zoe wants to know if Emma is free or not.
– Why not 'that': 'That' would mean Zoe already knows 100% that Emma is free, but Zoe is asking because she isn't sure.
30 be
– Why it's right: After the modal verb 'will' to talk about the future, we always use the simple base form of a verb (be).
– Why not 'is': You cannot use a conjugated verb like 'is' immediately after 'will'. It must always be the base verb 'be'.