A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 5 Test – Study Schedules: Planning Projects & Exam Revision 6
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Test 1
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Lucy
To: Anna
Hi Anna,
We must return our library books tomorrow. We need (25) ……………… do it soon! Do you want to walk to the library together this afternoon? We can meet at my house (26) ……………… four o'clock. It only takes ten minutes to walk there. I have three big books, (27) ……………… they are not very heavy. (28) ……………… you free to come with me? If it rains, my mum can drive (29) ……………… in her car. Please tell me (30) ……………… time is best for you.
See you later,
Lucy
Answer Key & Explanations
25 to
– Why it's right: After the verb 'need', we always use 'to' plus the base form of the next action verb (to do).
– Why not 'for': We do not use 'for' directly before an action verb to show what we need to do.
26 at
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition 'at' when we talk about a specific time on the clock, like 'at four o'clock'.
– Why not 'in': We use 'in' for parts of the day or months (like 'in the morning'), but never for exact hours.
27 but
– Why it's right: We use 'but' to connect two opposite ideas. Big books are usually heavy, so them not being heavy is a surprising contrast.
– Why not 'because': 'Because' gives a reason for something, but being light is not the reason the books are big.
28 Are
– Why it's right: The subject is 'you' and the word 'free' is an adjective, so we must start the question with the helping verb 'Are'.
– Why not 'Do': We use 'Do' to ask questions about action verbs (like 'Do you run?'), but 'free' is not an action.
29 us
– Why it's right: We need the object pronoun 'us' because Lucy and Anna are receiving the action of being driven by her mum.
– Why not 'we': 'We' is a subject pronoun used at the beginning of a sentence doing the action, but here they are receiving it.
30 what
– Why it's right: We use the question word 'what' directly before the noun 'time' to ask someone for a specific hour or schedule.
– Why not 'when': We can say 'tell me when you are free', but we cannot put 'when' directly before the word 'time' (when time).
Test 2
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Ben
To: Sam
Hi Sam,
Are you having trouble with our math homework this week? I think it is very difficult. I (25) ……………… going to ask our math teacher for some extra help. He stays in the classroom after school (26) ……………… Tuesdays. We can go together if you want. It is always easier to study (27) ……………… a friend! We must go quickly (28) ……………… he usually leaves at four o'clock. Please let (29) ……………… know if you want to join me. I really hope you (30) ……………… come!
See you tomorrow,
Ben
Answer Key & Explanations
25 am / 'm
– Why it's right: We use "am" with the pronoun "I" and an -ing word (like going) to talk about our future plans and intentions.
– Why not 'is': You can say "he is" or "she is", but you must always use "am" with the pronoun "I".
26 on
– Why it's right: When we talk about an event happening on a specific day of the week (like Tuesdays), we always use the time preposition "on".
– Why not 'in': We use "in" for months, years, or general parts of the day (like "in the afternoon"), but never for a day of the week.
27 with
– Why it's right: We use the word "with" to talk about doing an activity together alongside another person.
– Why not 'by': You can study "by yourself" (alone), but when you do an activity together with someone else, you must use "with".
28 because
– Why it's right: We use "because" to give a reason for an action. They need to go quickly for the reason that the teacher leaves at four o'clock.
– Why not 'so': We use "so" to show the result of a situation, not to explain the reason why it happens.
29 me
– Why it's right: "Let me know" is a very common everyday expression that simply means "tell me" or "give me an answer".
– Why not 'I': We must always use the object pronoun "me" after an action word like "let", instead of the subject word "I".
30 can
– Why it's right: We use the modal verb "can" before another action word to talk about having the ability or the free time to do something.
– Why not 'are': You cannot use the "to be" verb "are" right before a base action word like "come" without adding an -ing to the end.
Test 3
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Alice
To: Maria
Hi Maria,
Our big English speaking test is next week! I think we really need (25) ……………… practise speaking together. Are you free this weekend? We can meet at the town library (26) ……………… Saturday afternoon. It is always very quiet there, (27) ……………… we can hear each other easily. If you (28) ……………… busy then, we can also practise on Sunday. I have a lot of free time. My mum can drive me (29) ……………… your house if you want. Please let (30) ……………… know which day is best for you.
See you tomorrow,
Alice
Answer Key & Explanations
25 to
– Why it's right: We use "to" before a base verb like "practise" to show an action we must do.
– Why not 'for': We cannot use "for" directly before a base verb to explain a purpose.
26 on
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition "on" when we are talking about days of the week, like Saturday.
– Why not 'in': We use "in" for longer periods of time like months or years, never for specific days.
27 so
– Why it's right: We use "so" to show the result of a situation, explaining that because the library is quiet, the result is they can hear easily.
– Why not 'because': We use "because" to give the reason for something, not the result of the action.
28 are
– Why it's right: We need the helping verb "are" to match the subject "you" in the present tense.
– Why not 'do': We use "do" for action verbs, but "busy" is an adjective, which always needs a "to be" verb like "are".
29 to
– Why it's right: We use "to" after a movement verb like "drive" to show the direction or the exact place we are travelling towards.
– Why not 'at': We use "at" to talk about a place we are already located in, not a place we are moving to.
30 me
– Why it's right: Alice is asking Maria to tell her the answer, so we use the object pronoun "me" directly after the action verb "let".
– Why not 'I': We only use "I" before a verb as the main subject of a sentence, never as an object receiving the action.