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KET Reading and Writing Part 2

Task Description

This task tests vocabulary in the form of a three-option multiple-choice gap-fill.

What do candidates have to do?

There are six separate sentences (including an example) loosely linked by topic or story line, each with a gap. Candidates choose one of three words to best fill the gap.

What skill is being tested?

Candidates are being tested on their knowledge of vocabulary.

Understanding the Task

To understand better how students need to approach this task, look at this sample Part 2 from a KET Reading and Writing paper. Complete the task and then consider the questions below.

Sample Part 2 Task (PDF)
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Things to Consider
Look at these statements about the task and say whether you think they are true or false.

1. The aim of the task is to test grammatical knowledge.
   
   
2. Nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs will all be tested.
   
   
3. All three options will always be the same part of speech.
   
   
4. The example sentence and illustration set the scene.