KET - Key English Reading: Multiple Choice Cloze Questions and Answers

Question 1

I always ___ a shower in the morning before I go to school.

Accepted Answer

have

Answer

The correct answer is 'have' because 'to have a shower' is a common and fixed English collocation. While Americans might also say 'take a shower', 'have a shower' is standard and correct. The verbs 'do' and 'make' are not used with 'a shower'.

Question 2

I wanted to go to the park, ___ it started to rain heavily.

Accepted Answer

but

Answer

The correct answer is 'but'. This is a conjunction used to connect two contrasting ideas. The first part expresses a desire to go to the park, and the second part gives a reason why it wasn't possible (it rained). 'So' shows a result, 'because' shows a reason, and 'or' shows an alternative.

Question 3

The new action film was very ___. I was on the edge of my seat!

Accepted Answer

exciting

Answer

The phrase 'on the edge of my seat' is an idiom that means you are very excited and interested in what is happening. Therefore, 'exciting' is the adjective that best describes the film.

Question 4

My little sister is only two years old, so she ___ read yet.

Accepted Answer

can't

Answer

The correct answer is 'can't', which is the contraction of 'cannot'. This modal verb is used to express a lack of ability. A two-year-old child typically does not have the ability to read.

Question 5

When you get to the station, you need to get ___ the train to London.

Accepted Answer

on

Answer

The preposition 'on' is used for entering large forms of public transport where you can stand and walk around, such as a train, bus, or plane. 'In' is typically used for smaller vehicles like cars and taxis.

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KET - Key English Reading: Multiple Choice Cloze Questions and Answers