KET Writing: Replying to an Email 4

Question 1

Which of these is the CORRECT way to suggest a plan in a reply email?

Accepted Answer

Why don't we meet at the café at 3 pm?

Answer

Meeting at café 3 pm why not?

Answer

Suggestion: café, 3 pm, meeting.

Answer

We should met at the café at 3 pm.

Question 2

A friend says they are learning to cook. Which is the BEST supportive reply sentence?

Accepted Answer

That is great! What dish are you learning to make?

Answer

Cooking is a process of applying heat to food.

Answer

I do not cook very often myself.

Answer

Cooking classes are expensive sometimes.

Question 3

Which word BEST fills the blank: 'I am writing _____ thank you for the birthday gift.'?

Accepted Answer

to

Answer

for

Answer

so

Answer

as

Question 4

Your friend asks what sport you play. Which reply correctly uses the present simple?

Accepted Answer

I play tennis every week.

Answer

I am playing tennis every week.

Answer

I have played tennis every week.

Answer

I played tennis every week now.

Question 5

Which sentence CORRECTLY declines an invitation in an informal email?

Accepted Answer

I am afraid I can't make it — I already have plans.

Answer

I regret that I am unable to participate in said event.

Answer

The invitation is declined by me.

Answer

No. I cannot come.

Question 6

A friend asks what the weather is like in your city. Which reply is MOST accurate and natural?

Accepted Answer

It is usually quite warm and sunny here in the summer.

Answer

Weather is atmospheric conditions measured by meteorologists.

Answer

The weather does weather things.

Answer

Summer weather here is warm, sunny, quite usually.

Question 7

Which punctuation is CORRECT at the end of an email greeting like 'Hi Maria'?

Accepted Answer

Hi Maria!

Answer

Hi Maria?

Answer

Hi Maria;

Answer

Hi Maria: