Writing: Replying to an Email Flashcards
7 cards from real KET practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
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Your teacher emails asking if you finished your homework. Which reply is MOST appropriate?
Answer: Yes, I finished it last night and I will bring it tomorrow.
This reply directly answers the question and gives useful follow-up information.
Which phrase is the BEST way to apologize in an email reply?
Answer: Sorry about that!
'Sorry about that!' is a simple, natural apology appropriate for KET-level writing.
A friend asks what your favorite subject is. Which is the BEST reply sentence?
Answer: My favorite subject is science because I love doing experiments.
This answer directly responds to the question and gives a reason, which is good practice at KET level.
Which sentence correctly asks a question in return in your email reply?
Answer: What is your favourite film?
Standard question word order (What + is + subject) is correct.
Your friend asks where you went on vacation. Which reply uses vocabulary MOST appropriately for KET?
Answer: I visited Spain with my family and we had a wonderful time at the beach.
This sentence uses simple, clear vocabulary and correct grammar appropriate for KET level.
Your pen pal asks if you have any brothers or sisters. Which reply is CORRECT?
Answer: Yes, I have one older brother. His name is Tom.
This reply uses correct grammar and adds a helpful detail about the brother.
A friend asks you to describe your home. Which opening is MOST appropriate for a KET reply?
Answer: I live in a small apartment in the center of the city.
This sentence directly describes the home using simple, accurate language.