A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 5 Test – Study Schedules: Planning Projects & Exam Revision 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: Mark
Hi Mark,
Our final exams are starting next month. We really need to follow a strict revision schedule (25) ……………… we have a lot of different subjects to learn.
We (26) ……………… going to have five tests in just one week! I want (27) ……………… study together every afternoon after our classes finish.
We can meet (28) ……………… Monday afternoon at the school library. I can share (29) ……………… history notes with you there.
Please look at the timetable I attached to this email. Let (30) ……………… know if you want to change any of the days.
See you tomorrow,
David
Answer Key & Explanations
25 because
– Why it's right: We use because to explain the reason for something. David wants a strict schedule for the reason that they have many subjects to learn.
– Why not 'so': So shows the result of a situation, but here David is explaining a reason.
26 are
– Why it's right: We use are with the plural pronoun We to complete the future plan structure (are + going to).
– Why not 'is': We only use is for singular pronouns like he, she, or it, but we refers to more than one person.
27 to
– Why it's right: After the verb want, we always use to plus the base form of the next verb (like to study).
– Why not 'for': We cannot say "want for study" in English; for is followed by a noun or an -ing verb, not a base verb.
28 on
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition on before days of the week, like Monday afternoon.
– Why not 'in': We use in for months or general parts of the day (like in the afternoon), but it is incorrect to use it for specific days.
29 my
– Why it's right: my is a possessive adjective. David uses it to show that the history notes belong to him.
– Why not 'me': me is an object pronoun, but here we need a word that shows possession before the noun notes.
30 me
– Why it's right: We use the object pronoun me to complete the very common phrase let me know, which means "tell me".
– Why not 'I': We never use a subject pronoun like I immediately after an action verb like let; it must be an object pronoun.
Test 2
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Chloe
To: Maya
Hi Maya,
How are you? I am writing (25) ……………… we need to talk about our new science project. Are you free to meet (26) ……………… front of our lockers before the first bell rings?
My mum (27) ……………… going to drive me to school early tomorrow. We need to plan everything, but I cannot do (28) ……………… alone! I have all of our notes saved (29) ……………… my phone, so we can read them together.
(30) ……………… you want to bring your laptop? Please let me know tonight.
See you tomorrow,
Chloe
Answer Key & Explanations
25 because
– Why it's right: We use "because" to give a reason for an action. Here, Chloe is explaining the exact reason why she is writing the message.
– Why not 'so': "So" is used to show the result of a situation, but Chloe is giving her reason for writing.
26 in
– Why it's right: We use "in" here to perfectly complete the fixed phrase "in front of", which tells us exactly where they will meet.
– Why not 'at': We can say "at our lockers", but we never say "at front of" in English.
27 is
– Why it's right: We use "is" because "My mum" is one person (singular), and this correctly completes the future plan form "is going to".
– Why not 'are': We use "are" for plural subjects (more than one person), but Chloe is only talking about her mum.
28 it
– Why it's right: We use the object pronoun "it" to replace a singular thing or action we just talked about. Here, "it" takes the place of planning the project.
– Why not 'them': We use "them" for plural nouns (more than one thing), but planning the project is a single task.
29 on
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition "on" when we are talking about storing or viewing things on digital devices, like "on my phone" or "on the computer".
– Why not 'in': We do not use "in" to talk about information stored on a digital screen or phone in English.
30 Do
– Why it's right: We use the helping verb "Do" to start a present simple question with the subject pronoun "you" and the base verb "want".
– Why not 'Are': We use "Are" if the next verb ends in "-ing" (like "Are you bringing?"), but "want" is a base verb.
Test 3
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Alex
To: Sam
Hi Sam,
I am very excited about our school camping trip this weekend. We need to talk (25) ……………… what we are going to take with us. The teacher said it will be cold at night, so we must bring (26) ……………… lot of warm clothes. I have a big sleeping bag, but I (27) ……………… not have a good rain jacket. Can I borrow one from (28) ……………… ? The campsite does not have a shop, (29) ……………… we need to bring all our own food. We can sit next to each other (30) ……………… the bus!
See you tomorrow,
Alex
Answer Key & Explanations
25 about
– Why it's right: We use the preposition about after the verb talk when we want to introduce the topic we are discussing.
– Why not 'of': We say talk about a topic, we do not say talk of when planning things together.
26 a
– Why it's right: We need the indefinite article a to complete the common English phrase a lot of, which means a large amount.
– Why not 'the': We always say a lot of to describe quantities; we never say the lot of.
27 do
– Why it's right: We use the helping verb do to make a negative present simple sentence with the pronoun I. This creates the correct phrase do not have.
– Why not 'am': We cannot use the 'be' verb am directly before a main verb like have.
28 you
– Why it's right: We need the object pronoun you because Alex is directly asking Sam if he can borrow the jacket from him.
– Why not 'your': Your is used to show you own something (like your jacket), but here we need a pronoun to replace the person's name.
29 so
– Why it's right: We use so to introduce the result of a situation. Because there is no shop, the result is that they must bring their own food.
– Why not 'because': Because gives a reason, but here we need a word to introduce the result of the campsite not having a shop.
30 on
– Why it's right: We use the preposition on to talk about traveling on large public transport, like on the bus, on a train, or on a plane.
– Why not 'in': We use in for smaller vehicles like cars or taxis, but not for large vehicles where you can stand up and walk.