A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 5 Test – Study Schedules: Planning Projects & Exam Revision 8
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Test 1
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Ella
To: Sam
Hi Sam,
I am reading a great new book at the moment. Do you want (25) ……………… read our books together during the lunch break today? We should find a quiet place (26) ……………… the school playground is always very noisy. We can go to the empty classroom (27) ……………… the second floor. Nobody uses it at lunchtime, and there (28) ……………… some comfortable chairs inside. If you want to come, please meet (29) ……………… after the math lesson. Let me know (30) ……………… you think of this idea!
See you later,
Ella
Answer Key & Explanations
25 to
– Why it's right: After the verb 'want', we always use 'to' before the next action verb (to read).
– Why not 'for': We never use 'for' directly before an action verb to show what we want to do.
26 because
– Why it's right: We use 'because' to give a reason for an action. The reason they need a quiet place is that the playground is noisy.
– Why not 'so': We use 'so' to show a result, but the playground being noisy is the reason, not the result.
27 on
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition 'on' when we talk about the levels or floors of a building (e.g., on the first floor, on the second floor).
– Why not 'in': We can be 'in' a room, but in English, we do not say we are 'in' a floor.
28 are
– Why it's right: The word 'chairs' is a plural noun (more than one), so we must use the plural verb 'are' to make the phrase 'there are'.
– Why not 'is': We only use 'there is' when we are talking about one single thing (like 'there is a chair').
29 me
– Why it's right: We need the object pronoun 'me' because Ella is asking Sam to come and meet her personally.
– Why not 'I': 'I' is a subject pronoun used when you are doing the action, but here Ella is receiving the action (meet me).
30 what
– Why it's right: We use the question word 'what' to complete the very common English phrase 'what you think', which asks for someone's opinion.
– Why not 'how': Many learners translate directly from their own language and try to say 'how you think', but in English, we always use 'what' with the verb 'think' to ask for opinions.
Test 2
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Noah
To: Sam
Hi Sam,
Are you ready for our online exam next Friday? I am a bit worried because my computer is broken. I (25) ……………… going to ask the secretary if I can borrow a laptop. The school keeps some extra ones (26) ……………… the library. We have to fill out a short form first. Do you want to go (27) ……………… me tomorrow? I know you also need a good computer (28) ……………… the test. We can walk there after our math class. The office closes at four o'clock, (29) ……………… we must be quick. Please let (30) ……………… know your answer soon.
Noah
Answer Key & Explanations
25 am / 'm
– Why it's right: We use "am" with the pronoun "I" and "going to" to talk about our future plans.
– Why not 'is': You can say "he is" or "she is", but you must always use "am" with "I".
26 in
– Why it's right: We use "in" to talk about things that are kept inside a room or a building, like a library.
– Why not 'on': We use "on" for flat surfaces (like "on the table"), not for the inside of a room.
27 with
– Why it's right: We use the word "with" when we talk about doing an activity or travelling somewhere together alongside another person.
– Why not 'by': You can sit "by" someone, but when you go somewhere together as a team, you must use "with".
28 for
– Why it's right: We use "for" to explain the purpose of something. Here, Sam needs the computer to use it for the test.
– Why not 'to': We use "to" before an action word (like "to study"), but "the test" is a thing (noun), so we use "for".
29 so
– Why it's right: We use "so" to show the result of a situation. The office closes early, and the result is that they must be quick.
– Why not 'because': We use "because" to give a reason, but here we are talking about what they must do as a result.
30 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 word "me" after an action word like "let", instead of the subject word "I".
Test 3
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Maya
To: Chloe
Hi Chloe,
I am very excited about our school trip (25) ……………… the museum tomorrow! I am writing to plan what we should put in our bags. First, I am going to pack a big bottle of water (26) ……………… it will be very hot outside. (27) ……………… you want to bring some sandwiches for us to share? We can eat (28) ……………… in the park when we finish the tour. My mum is making some chocolate cookies for us today. Please let (29) ……………… know what you are bringing (30) ……………… we don't pack the same things!
See you tomorrow,
Maya
Answer Key & Explanations
25 to
– Why it's right: We use the preposition "to" to show the direction or the exact place we are travelling towards, like a museum.
– Why not 'at': We use "at" to talk about a place we are already located in, not a place we are travelling to.
26 because
– Why it's right: We use "because" to explain the reason for an action, like why it is important to pack water.
– Why not 'but': We use "but" to introduce a surprising or opposite idea, which does not make sense when you are giving a helpful reason.
27 Do
– Why it's right: We use the helping verb "Do" to make a simple present question when the subject is "you" and there is a main verb ("want").
– Why not 'Are': We cannot use "Are" because "want" is a standard action verb in this sentence, not an adjective or a verb ending in "-ing".
28 them
– Why it's right: We use the plural object pronoun "them" to replace "some sandwiches" so we do not have to repeat the same noun twice.
– Why not 'it': We use "it" to replace a single thing, but "sandwiches" is a plural noun meaning more than one.
29 me
– Why it's right: Maya is asking her friend to tell her the answer, so we use the object pronoun "me" directly after the 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.
30 so
– Why it's right: We use "so" to talk about the result or purpose of an action, explaining that talking first will stop them from packing the same things.
– Why not 'because': We use "because" to give a reason for something, but here the writer is explaining the helpful result of sharing their plans.