A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 5 Test – Tech Disconnects: Apologies & Polite Refusals 4
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Test 1
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Ruby
To: Maya
Hi Maya,
I am writing this note to say sorry. I was using our new tablet this morning because I wanted (25) ……………… play a game. When I was looking (26) ……………… the screen, I pressed the wrong button. I am so sad (27) ……………… I deleted a beautiful family photo by mistake. It was the picture of us on (28) ……………… beach last summer.
(29) ……………… you have a copy of it on your phone? I hope you are not too angry with (30) ……………… . I will be much more careful next time!
Love,
Ruby
Answer Key & Explanations
25 to
– Why it's right: We always use to after the verb want when it is followed by another action verb (want + to + base verb).
– Why not 'for': We cannot use for immediately before a base verb like play.
26 at
– Why it's right: We use the preposition at after the verb look when we are turning our eyes towards something specific.
– Why not 'on': We say look at a screen, not look on a screen.
27 because
– Why it's right: We use because to give the reason why someone is feeling a certain way. Ruby is sad, and deleting the photo is the reason.
– Why not 'so': We use so to talk about a result, but here we need a word that explains the reason.
28 the
– Why it's right: We use the definite article the in the common English phrase on the beach. Both sisters know exactly which beach they are talking about.
– Why not 'a': We do not say on a beach when we are talking about a specific, shared memory of a place.
29 Do
– Why it's right: We use Do at the beginning of a present simple question with the pronoun you and a main verb like have.
– Why not 'Are': We only use Are with adjectives, nouns, or verbs ending in -ing; we cannot use it with a base verb like have.
30 me
– Why it's right: We need the object pronoun me to refer back to Ruby after a preposition like with.
– Why not 'I': We never use the subject pronoun I after a preposition or at the end of a sentence like this.
Test 2
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Chris
To: Sam
Hi Sam,
How are you? Thanks (25) ……………… inviting me to the new social media group. It sounds like (26) ……………… lot of fun. I would love to join, (27) ……………… I can't. My parents say that I spend too much time (28) ……………… my phone. They only let me use (29) ……………… for one hour a day now. I need to save that time to do my homework every evening. Do you want (30) ……………… meet at the park on Saturday instead? Please let me know!
See you,
Chris
Answer Key & Explanations
25 for
– Why it's right: We use the preposition 'for' after 'thanks' when we are talking about an action, usually followed by an -ing verb (inviting).
– Why not 'to': A common mistake is to say 'thanks to inviting', but 'to' is only used when thanking a specific person (e.g., 'thanks to Sam').
26 a
– Why it's right: We always use the article 'a' to complete the very common fixed phrase 'a lot of'.
– Why not 'the': We cannot say 'the lot of' because the expression always requires the indefinite article 'a'.
27 but
– Why it's right: We use 'but' to connect two opposite ideas. Chris wants to join, which is a positive idea, and not being able to join is a negative idea.
– Why not 'because': 'Because' gives a reason for something, but here we need a word to show contrast between what he wants to do and what he is allowed to do.
28 on
– Why it's right: In English, we always use the preposition 'on' when we talk about spending time using electronic devices like phones, computers, or tablets.
– Why not 'in': We use 'in' for physical spaces (like 'in a box' or 'in a room'), but never for electronic screens.
29 it
– Why it's right: We use the singular object pronoun 'it' to replace 'my phone' so we don't have to repeat the same words again.
– Why not 'them': 'Them' is a plural pronoun, but we need a singular pronoun because Chris is only talking about one phone.
30 to
– Why it's right: The verb 'want' is always followed by 'to' and an infinitive verb when we ask someone about their plans or desires.
– Why not 'for': Many learners write 'want for meet', but 'want' must always take 'to' before the next action.
Test 3
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Olivia
To: Chloe
Hi Chloe,
I am really sorry that I missed your FaceTime call this morning. I was helping my mum (25) ……………… the garden and I didn't have my mobile phone with me. When I finally walked back inside the house, (26) ……………… was already too late to answer it.
(27) ……………… you going to be free to talk later this afternoon? I can call you (28) ……………… five o'clock when I finish my maths homework. I really want to hear all (29) ……………… your fun weekend at the beach!
Please send (30) ……………… a message when you are ready.
Speak soon!
Answer Key & Explanations
25 in
– Why it's right: We use the preposition "in" when someone is inside a place with boundaries, like "in the garden" or "in the house".
– Why not 'at': We use "at" for specific addresses or locations like "at school", but we normally say "in the garden".
26 it
– Why it's right: We use the pronoun "it" as an empty subject to talk about the time or a situation, like "it is late" or "it is raining".
– Why not 'that': We don't say "that was too late" when talking about the general time; we must use the dummy pronoun "it".
27 Are
– Why it's right: We need the verb "Are" to make a question with the pronoun "you" in the continuous tense (Are you going).
– Why not 'Do': We use "Do" for present simple routines (Do you go), but we must use "Are" with verbs ending in "-ing".
28 at
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition "at" before a specific time on a clock, like "at five o'clock".
– Why not 'on': We use "on" for days of the week, like "on Monday", but never for hours on a clock.
29 about
– Why it's right: When someone tells you news or a story, we use the preposition "about" after the verb "hear".
– Why not 'for': We can "listen for" a sound to happen, but we "hear about" a topic or past event.
30 me
– Why it's right: Olivia is asking Chloe to contact her, so we need the object pronoun "me" after the action verb "send".
– Why not 'I': The word "I" is a subject pronoun, which means it starts a sentence before a verb, but it cannot come after a verb.