A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 5 Test – Social Calendars: Planning Gatherings & Special Occasions 5
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Test 1
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Ryan
To: Alex
Hi Alex,
I am so excited about our sleepover this weekend! You can come to my house (25) ……………… five o'clock on Saturday. We can order some delicious pizza for dinner. After that, we (26) ……………… going to watch a movie in the living room. I want to watch a new comedy, (27) ……………… my brother wants to watch a scary film. Which one do you want (28) ……………… watch? On Sunday morning, we can play basketball (29) ……………… my garden. It will be lots of fun. Please let (30) ……………… know what time you are arriving.
See you soon!
Answer Key & Explanations
25 at
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition "at" to talk about specific clock times, like "at five o'clock".
– Why not 'on': We use "on" for days of the week (like "on Saturday"), not for exact times on a clock.
26 are
– Why it's right: We need the auxiliary verb "are" to make the "going to" future tense with the plural pronoun "we" (we are going to).
– Why not 'is': We only use "is" for one singular person (like he, she, or it), never for "we".
27 but
– Why it's right: We use the conjunction "but" to connect two opposite or different ideas, like wanting to watch two totally different types of films.
– Why not 'so': We use "so" to talk about the result of a problem, not to show a contrast between what two people want.
28 to
– Why it's right: When we have two action words together like "want" and "watch", we must use the infinitive marker "to" in the middle to connect them.
– Why not 'and': We use "and" to add an extra, separate activity, but "want to" is a fixed grammar rule you must follow to explain what you wish to do.
29 in
– Why it's right: We use the preposition "in" to talk about being inside an enclosed space or an area with boundaries, like a garden.
– Why not 'on': We don't use "on" because we are not just standing on top of a flat surface; a garden is treated as a space you step inside.
30 me
– Why it's right: We use the object pronoun "me" because Ryan is the person who will receive the message. Together, it forms the common phrase "let me know".
– Why not 'I': We never use the subject pronoun "I" directly after an action verb like "let"; "I" only goes at the start of an action.
Test 2
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Sophie
To: Lily
Hi Lily,
Did you hear the bad news about Tom? He fell off his bike yesterday and broke his leg. I am going (25) ……………… visit him at the hospital on Saturday afternoon. (26) ……………… you want to come there with me? We can buy a nice card (27) ……………… him on the way. I think he is very bored, (28) ……………… we should bring some comic books too. We can take the bus from my house (29) ……………… it stops right outside the main doors. Please let (30) ……………… know if you are free to go.
Love,
Sophie
Answer Key & Explanations
25 to
– Why it's right: We use the preposition to after the verb going to create the going to structure, which talks about future plans.
– Why not 'at': We can arrive at a hospital, but we must use to after going for future actions.
26 Do
– Why it's right: We use the auxiliary verb Do to start a present simple question with the pronoun you.
– Why not 'Are': We cannot use Are here because the main verb in the sentence (want) is in its base form, not an -ing form.
27 for
– Why it's right: We use the preposition for to show who is going to receive something, like buying a gift or a card.
– Why not 'to': We can give a card to someone, but we always buy a card for them.
28 so
– Why it's right: We use the conjunction so to introduce the result of a situation (he is bored, and the result is bringing him books).
– Why not 'because': The word because introduces a reason, but bringing books is the result of him being bored, not the reason why he is bored.
29 because
– Why it's right: We use this conjunction to give the reason why they should take the bus (it stops right outside).
– Why not 'but': The word but is used to show a problem or a difference, not to explain the reason for a plan.
30 me
– Why it's right: We need the object pronoun me after the verb let to show who needs to receive the answer.
– Why not 'I': The word I is a subject pronoun, but here Sophie 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: Max
To: Family
Hi everyone,
Mum’s birthday is next month, and I have a great idea for her present. We should get some family photos taken at a professional studio. There (25) ……………… a really good one in our town. We can go there together (26) ……………… Saturday afternoon. The photographer takes lots (27) ……………… beautiful pictures of families. Then, we can choose the best one to print (28) ……………… Mum. We will all need to wear nice clothes. What time (29) ……………… you want to leave the house? Please tell me soon (30) ……………… I need to book the studio today.
Love,
Max
Answer Key & Explanations
25 is
– Why it's right: We use 'is' with 'There' (There is) when we introduce one single thing that exists, like 'a really good one' (meaning one studio).
– Why not 'are': We use 'are' when we talk about two or more things, but Max is only talking about one photo studio.
26 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 parts of the day (like 'in the afternoon'), but never for specific days.
27 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 beautiful pictures". The correct, fixed phrase in English is always "lots of".
28 for
– Why it's right: We use 'for' to show who is going to receive a gift or benefit from an action. The printed photo is meant to be a present for Mum.
– Why not 'to': We can say "give a photo to Mum", but when we use the verb 'print', we make or print something 'for' someone.
29 do
– Why it's right: We use the helping verb 'do' to make present tense questions with the subject 'you' and a simple main verb like 'want'.
– Why not 'are': You cannot use 'are' with a simple base verb like 'want'. You would only use 'are' if the next verb had an '-ing' ending (like 'are you leaving').
30 because
– Why it's right: We use 'because' to explain the reason for an action. Max wants them to reply quickly, and the exact reason is that he must book the studio today.
– Why not 'so': We use 'so' to introduce a result. If you use 'so', it means they will tell him, and as a result he suddenly needs to book the studio!