Free KET English Grammar Questions and Answers â Questions and Answers
Question 1: My brother wants __________ an actor.
- to become (Correct answer)
- becoming
- for becoming
- become
Correct answer: to become
The verb "want" is generally followed by the infinitive form of another verb to express a desire or intention. In this sentence, "to become" correctly completes the phrase, indicating the brother's aspiration. Options like "becoming" or "for becoming" are grammatically incorrect in this context.
Question 2: I'm not familiar with __________ attendees at this party, are you?
- many (Correct answer)
- much
- less
- few
Correct answer: many
"Many" is used with countable nouns, referring to a large number of individual items or people that can be counted, such as "attendees." In contrast, "much" is used with uncountable nouns (e.g., "much water," "much time"). Since "attendees" is a plural countable noun, "many" is the correct quantifier.
Question 3: I'd like to change 100 dollars __________ euros, please.
- into (Correct answer)
- by
- with
- from
Correct answer: into
The phrasal verb "change into" is the correct idiom to express the conversion of one currency or item into another. In this context, it means exchanging dollars for euros. Other prepositions like "by," "with," or "from" do not convey the meaning of conversion.
Question 4: With your apple, would you like a __________?
- cheese
- bread
- soup
- sandwich (Correct answer)
Correct answer: sandwich
This question tests common food pairings and vocabulary. While cheese, bread, and soup are all food items, a "sandwich" is the most common and natural accompaniment to an apple as part of a light meal or snack. The other options don't fit as naturally in this context.
Question 5: I've never __________ to the USA.
- been (Correct answer)
- gone
- going
- being
Correct answer: been
The phrase "have been to" is used to talk about visiting a place and returning, indicating an experience. "Have gone to" implies that someone is currently at that place or on their way there and has not yet returned. Since the sentence describes a past experience of not having visited the USA, "been" is the correct past participle.
Question 6: I've worked here __________ three years.
- from
- for (Correct answer)
- since
- in
Correct answer: for
"For" is used to indicate a duration or period of time, answering the question "how long?" In this sentence, "for three years" specifies the length of time the person has worked there. "Since" would be used to indicate a starting point in time (e.g., "since 2020").
Question 7: Are you __________ get up soon?
- be
- will
- go to
- going to (Correct answer)
Correct answer: going to
The phrase "be going to" is used to express future plans, intentions, or predictions based on present evidence. In this question, "Are you going to get up soon?" correctly forms a question about a future intention. Options like "be," "will," or "go to" are grammatically incomplete or incorrect in this structure.
Question 8: Mount Everest is the __________ mountain in the world.
- higher
- high
- least high
- highest (Correct answer)
Correct answer: highest
To compare Mount Everest to all other mountains in the world, the superlative form of the adjective "high" is required. "Highest" correctly indicates that Mount Everest possesses the extreme degree of height among all mountains. "Higher" is the comparative form (for two things), and "high" is the base form.
Question 9: My mother did a degree in English after __________ school.
- left
- leaving (Correct answer)
- has left
- to leave
Correct answer: leaving
When a verb follows a preposition, it typically takes the gerund (-ing) form. In this sentence, "after" is a preposition, so "leaving" is the correct form of the verb to follow it. This structure indicates an subsequent action that occurred after another event.
Question 10: My brother is going to be __________ engineer.
- --
- an (Correct answer)
- the
- an
Correct answer: an
The indefinite article "an" is used before words that begin with a vowel sound. The word "engineer" starts with the vowel sound /ÉŠn/, so "an" is the appropriate article. "A" is used before consonant sounds, and "the" is a definite article used for specific nouns.
Question 11: Maria gave ______________________________ for his birthday.
- her little brother a football (Correct answer)
- a football her little brother
- a football for her little brother
- to her little brother a football
Correct answer: her little brother a football
When a verb like "give" has both a direct object (what was given) and an indirect object (to whom it was given), the most common and natural structure is "verb + indirect object + direct object." So, "Maria gave her little brother a football" is grammatically correct and idiomatic. Other options reverse the order incorrectly or use unnecessary prepositions.
My brother wants __________ an actor.