A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 5 Test – Study Schedules: Planning Projects & Exam Revision 3
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Test 1
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Leo
To: Ben
Hi Ben,
Our teacher says we must choose the subjects (25) ……………… our next semester tomorrow.
I want to study art, (26) ……………… I also need to improve my Spanish. What (27) ……………… you going to choose?
If you want, we can take the photography class together. It is (28) ……………… very interesting subject, and the teacher is great.
We can meet at the library (29) ……………… 4 o'clock to look at the list together. Please let (30) ……………… know if you are free.
See you soon,
Leo
Answer Key & Explanations
25 for
– Why it's right: We use the preposition for to explain what an action is directed towards or its purpose. They are choosing subjects for the new semester.
– Why not 'to': We use to for direction or movement, but we do not use it before a noun phrase like our next semester.
26 but
– Why it's right: We use the conjunction but to connect two ideas that show a contrast or a problem. Leo wants to take art, but he has the problem of needing Spanish.
– Why not 'because': Because gives a reason for something, but here Leo is contrasting what he wants to do with what he needs to do.
27 are
– Why it's right: We use are with the pronoun you to complete the future plan structure (are + going to).
– Why not 'do': We do not use do with the going to future form; we only use it with base verbs.
28 a
– Why it's right: We use the article a before a singular, countable noun phrase (like very interesting subject) when we describe it generally.
– Why not 'the': We use the when talking about a specific thing the reader already knows about, but here Leo is just describing what kind of class it is.
29 at
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition at before exact clock times, like 4 o'clock.
– Why not 'on': We use on for days of the week (like on Monday), but never for the time on a clock.
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: Mia
To: Sam
Hi Sam,
How are you? I am writing (25) ……………… we need to talk about our presentation on climate change. We only have ten minutes to speak, (26) ……………… we must plan everything carefully today.
I am happy to talk first, but I will need to look (27) ……………… my notes. You are much better at explaining things (28) ……………… I am, so you should do the second part. I have all of our work saved (29) ……………… my laptop.
What time (30) ……………… you want to meet in the library tomorrow?
See you,
Mia
Answer Key & Explanations
25 because
– Why it's right: We use "because" to give a reason for an action. Here, Mia 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 Mia is giving her reason for writing.
26 so
– Why it's right: We use "so" to show the result of a situation. They only have ten minutes, and the result is that they must plan carefully.
– Why not 'because': "Because" is used to give a reason, but planning carefully is the result of the time limit, not the reason for it.
27 at
– Why it's right: We use the preposition "at" after the verb "look" when we are talking about directing our eyes toward something specific (like notes).
– Why not 'to': We never say "look to my notes" in English; we look "at" things.
28 than
– Why it's right: We always use "than" after comparative adjectives (like "better" or "faster") to compare two different people or things.
– Why not 'then': "Then" is used to talk about time or what happens next, not for comparing two things.
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 laptop" or "on a phone".
– Why not 'in': We do not use "in" to talk about information saved on a digital screen or computer 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 meeting?"), 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: Jack
To: Sam
Hi Sam,
Our drama teacher said we can write a short play for the school show this year. I want to write (25) ……………… very funny story together. Would you like (26) ……………… come to my house on Saturday afternoon? We can use my new laptop to type the script. I already have a lot (27) ……………… good ideas for the main characters. I need your help with the jokes (28) ……………… you are so funny. We can ask some friends to act in the play (29) ……………… us. Please send (30) ……………… a message tonight!
See you tomorrow,
Jack
Answer Key & Explanations
25 a
– Why it's right: We use the indefinite article a when we talk about a singular thing (a story) for the first time.
– Why not 'the': We do not use the because Jack is not talking about a specific story that is already written and known to Sam.
26 to
– Why it's right: After the polite phrase would like, we always use to before the next base verb (like come).
– Why not 'for': We do not use for before a base verb to invite someone to do an activity.
27 of
– Why it's right: We use the preposition of to complete the common English phrase a lot of, which means a large number or amount.
– Why not 'for': The phrase is always a lot of; we never say a lot for when talking about quantities.
28 because
– Why it's right: We use because to explain the reason why something happens. Jack needs help, and the reason is that Sam is funny.
– Why not 'so': We use so to introduce the result of an action, not to explain a reason.
29 with
– Why it's right: We use the preposition with to show that we are doing an activity together alongside other people.
– Why not 'by': We use by to talk about doing something alone (like by ourselves), not when we want other people to join us.
30 me
– Why it's right: We need the object pronoun me to show who is receiving the message from Sam.
– Why not 'my': My is used to show you own something (like my laptop), but here we need a pronoun for the person receiving the action.