KET Reading and Writing 4

Question 1

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: 'He was very tired, ___ he went to bed early.'

Accepted Answer

so

Answer

'So' shows a result: being tired caused him to go to bed early.

Question 2

Which is the correct way to write the date in a formal letter?

Accepted Answer

August 17, 2026

Answer

Formal letters use the fully written date format: Month Day, Year.

Question 3

Read the text: 'The train to London departs at 10:45 and arrives at 12:30.' How long is the journey?

Accepted Answer

1 hour 45 minutes

Answer

From 10:45 to 12:30 is 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Question 4

Choose the correct possessive form: 'Is this ___ book?'  (referring to Maria)

Accepted Answer

Maria's

Answer

Singular possessive is formed by adding 's to the name: Maria's.

Question 5

Which sentence is in the past simple tense?

Accepted Answer

I watched TV last night.

Answer

'Watched' is the past simple form, confirmed by the time marker 'last night.'

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