KET Writing: Replying to an Email 3

Question 1

Your teacher emails asking if you finished your homework. Which reply is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Yes, I finished it last night and I will bring it tomorrow.

Answer

This reply directly answers the question and gives useful follow-up information.

Question 2

Which phrase is the BEST way to apologize in an email reply?

Accepted Answer

Sorry about that!

Answer

'Sorry about that!' is a simple, natural apology appropriate for KET-level writing.

Question 3

A friend asks what your favorite subject is. Which is the BEST reply sentence?

Accepted Answer

My favorite subject is science because I love doing experiments.

Answer

This answer directly responds to the question and gives a reason, which is good practice at KET level.

Question 4

Which sentence correctly asks a question in return in your email reply?

Accepted Answer

What is your favourite film?

Answer

Standard question word order (What + is + subject) is correct.

Question 5

Your friend asks where you went on vacation. Which reply uses vocabulary MOST appropriately for KET?

Accepted Answer

I visited Spain with my family and we had a wonderful time at the beach.

Answer

This sentence uses simple, clear vocabulary and correct grammar appropriate for KET level.

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