KET Writing: Replying to an Email 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A friend emails asking you to meet on Saturday. You cannot go. What is the BEST way to start your reply?
- Thanks for your email, but I am busy on Saturday. (Correct answer)
- Dear Saturday,
- I hate Saturdays.
- Hello to you my friend person.
Correct answer: Thanks for your email, but I am busy on Saturday.
Starting with acknowledgment and a clear reason is the correct KET reply structure.
Question 2: Which closing is most appropriate for an informal email reply to a classmate?
- Yours faithfully,
- Best wishes, (Correct answer)
- To whom it may concern,
- Respectfully submitted,
Correct answer: Best wishes,
'Best wishes' is a natural, friendly closing suitable for informal email replies at KET level.
Question 3: Your pen pal asks what you did last weekend. Which sentence uses the CORRECT tense?
- I go to the park yesterday.
- I will go to the park yesterday.
- I went to the park on Saturday. (Correct answer)
- I am going to the park yesterday.
Correct answer: I went to the park on Saturday.
Past simple 'went' is correct for a completed action in the past.
Question 4: A friend asks you to recommend a good restaurant. Which reply is MOST helpful?
- Restaurants exist in many cities.
- You should try Luigi's Pizza on Main Street — the food is great! (Correct answer)
- Food is important for health.
- I do not know any restaurants.
Correct answer: You should try Luigi's Pizza on Main Street — the food is great!
A specific recommendation with a reason is the most helpful and appropriate reply.
Question 5: Which word correctly completes this sentence: 'I _____ your party, but I have to work.'?
- would love attending
- would love to attend (Correct answer)
- will love attend
- love attending would
Correct answer: would love to attend
'Would love to attend' is the correct structure using 'would love to + infinitive'.
Question 6: Your friend asks how you are feeling after being sick. Which reply is MOST natural?
- I am now feeling much better, thank you for asking! (Correct answer)
- Sickness is a medical condition.
- I feel better yesterday.
- You should not ask about health.
Correct answer: I am now feeling much better, thank you for asking!
This reply directly answers the question in natural, friendly English.
Question 7: A friend invites you to a movie on Friday. You want to accept. Which reply is CORRECT?
- Movie is on Friday.
- Friday is a day of the week.
- That sounds great! I would love to come. (Correct answer)
- Invitation accepted by me on Friday.
Correct answer: That sounds great! I would love to come.
'That sounds great! I would love to come' is a natural, enthusiastic acceptance.
KET Writing: Replying to an Email 2
A friend emails asking you to meet on Saturday.
You cannot go.
What is the BEST way to start your reply?