A2 Key for Schools (KET) Reading & Writing Part 5 Test – Travel Hiccups: Apologies & Changing Routes 5
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Test 1
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Mia
To: Leo
Hi Leo,
I hope you are having a good morning. Thanks for asking me to go to (25) ……………… museum with you this afternoon. I would love to go, (26) ……………… I do not want to walk there. My feet are still hurting (27) ……………… we walked so much on the tour yesterday! We walked (28) ……………… more than three hours in the city center. I am so tired today, so I want to take the bus. It stops (29) ……………… front of the museum. It is also much faster (30) ……………… walking! Let me know what you think.
See you later,
Mia
Answer Key & Explanations
25 the
– Why it's right: We use the definite article the when both people know exactly which specific place they are talking about (the local museum).
– Why not 'a': We only use a to talk about any general museum, not a specific one that they have already discussed visiting.
26 but
– Why it's right: We use but to connect two different ideas and show a contrast. She wants to go to the museum, and the contrast is that she doesn't want to walk.
– Why not 'so': We use so to show a result, but here we need to show a difference between wanting to go and refusing to walk.
27 because
– Why it's right: We use because to explain the reason for a situation. Here, walking so much on the tour yesterday is the reason why her feet are hurting today.
– Why not 'so': We use so to introduce the result of a situation, but here we need a word that introduces the reason.
28 for
– Why it's right: We use the preposition for to talk about a length or period of time, like for three hours or for two weeks.
– Why not 'since': We use since to talk about a specific starting point in time (like since two o'clock), not for a measured amount of time.
29 in
– Why it's right: We must always use the preposition in to complete the very common fixed phrase in front of.
– Why not 'at': We can say at the front, but the phrase describing a position directly outside a building is always in front of.
30 than
– Why it's right: We use than when we are comparing two different things. Here, the speed of the bus is being compared to the speed of walking.
– Why not 'then': Then is used to talk about time or what happens next in a story, not for comparing two things.
Test 2
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: William
To: David
Hi David,
I am so sorry, but I cannot go on our holiday next week. I (25) ……………… been very ill since Monday. The doctor says I need to stay in bed (26) ……………… a few days. I was really looking forward to staying in the tent (27) ……………… you. This evening, my mum wants (28) ……………… call your dad to explain everything. (29) ……………… you free to play a game online this weekend? I hope you still have (30) ……………… good time without me. Write back soon.
Sorry again,
William
Answer Key & Explanations
25 have / 've
– Why it's right: We use the auxiliary verb 'have' with the past participle 'been' to make the present perfect tense. This describes an illness that started in the past and is still happening now.
– Why not 'am': 'Am' is used for the present continuous with '-ing' verbs, not with a past participle like 'been'.
26 for
– Why it's right: We use 'for' before a length of time, like 'a few days' or 'two weeks', to explain exactly how long something will last.
– Why not 'since': 'Since' is used for a specific starting point in time (like 'since Monday' or 'since yesterday'), not a length of time.
27 with
– Why it's right: We use the preposition 'with' when we do an activity together alongside other people.
– Why not 'by': We use 'by' to talk about how we travel (like 'by car' or 'by train'), not for doing activities with people.
28 to
– Why it's right: We always use the preposition 'to' after the verb 'want' to connect it to the main action verb ('call') and make the infinitive form.
– Why not 'for': We cannot use 'for' before an action verb to show what someone wants to do.
29 Are
– Why it's right: We need the 'to be' verb 'are' to make a question with the subject 'you' and the describing word (adjective) 'free'.
– Why not 'Do': We only use 'Do' with main action verbs (like 'Do you want?'), but 'free' is an adjective, not an action.
30 a
– Why it's right: We must use the indefinite article 'a' to complete the very common English phrase 'have a good time'.
– Why not 'the': We do not use 'the' here because we are talking about a general fun experience, not one specific time.
Test 3
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
From: Isabella
To: Mia
Hi Mia,
I am really sorry about the packing. I just forgot (25) ……………… put your favourite travel pillow in the suitcase. I remember seeing it (26) ……………… your bed this morning. I know you really need it (27) ……………… our long plane journey tomorrow. We can easily buy a new (28) ……………… at the airport shops before we fly. I (29) ……………… going to pay for it with my own money, I promise! Please send a message and tell (30) ……………… that you are not angry.
Love,
Isabella
Answer Key & Explanations
25 to
– Why it's right: After the verb "forget", we always use "to" plus another verb when we did not remember to do an action.
– Why not 'for': We can use "for" before a noun, but we must use "to" right before a verb like "put".
26 on
– Why it's right: We use the preposition "on" to talk about something resting on top of a flat surface, like a bed or a table.
– Why not 'in': We use "in" when something is inside a closed space or a box, but the pillow was just sitting on top of the bed.
27 for
– Why it's right: We use "for" followed by a noun (like "our long plane journey") to explain the reason or purpose why we need something.
– Why not 'to': We usually use "to" right before a verb to explain purpose, but here the next words are a noun phrase.
28 one
– Why it's right: We use the pronoun "one" to talk about a single item so we do not have to repeat the word "pillow".
– Why not 'it': We use "it" when we are talking about a specific thing we already have, but here they are going to buy a general brand new pillow.
29 am / 'm
– Why it's right: We need the verb "am" to complete the "be going to" grammar structure for future plans with the subject "I".
– Why not 'will': We can use "will" to talk about future promises, but we cannot put it right before the words "going to".
30 me
– Why it's right: We use the object pronoun "me" right after verbs like "tell" or "give" because Isabella is the person receiving the action.
– Why not 'I': "I" is a subject pronoun used for doing an action, but here we need an object pronoun to receive the message.