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Can I start you off with something to ______?
Can I start you off with something to ______?
drink
I’ll have iced tea, ______.
I’ll have iced tea, ______.
please
How do you want the beef — rare, medium, or ______?
How do you want the beef — rare, medium, or ______?
well done
I’ll have the tomato ______ to start.
I’ll have the tomato ______ to start.
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I’ll just have the fish, with ______ and a salad.
I’ll just have the fish, with ______ and a salad.
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Are you ready to ______, or do you need a few minutes?
Are you ready to ______, or do you need a few minutes?
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Notice how Anna stresses 'I’ll' and '______' to emphasize her choice.
Notice how Anna stresses 'I’ll' and '______' to emphasize her choice.
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The ______ falls on the second word in each phrase.
The ______ falls on the second word in each phrase.
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I’d like to go somewhere ______.
I’d like to go somewhere ______.
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How about the ______? Or we could rent a cabin on the lake.
How about the ______? Or we could rent a cabin on the lake.
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I want to ______ this winter.
I want to ______ this winter.
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Dogs are more ______ than cats.
Dogs are more ______ than cats.
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The structure of the sentences includes noun/s plus 'is/are more' plus ______ plus 'than'.
The structure of the sentences includes noun/s plus 'is/are more' plus ______ plus 'than'.
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When asking for an opinion, you can say, 'Should we take a taxi or a _____?'
When asking for an opinion, you can say, 'Should we take a taxi or a _____?'
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I need to take care of the broken ______.
I need to take care of the broken ______.
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Every single ______ is a lot!
Every single ______ is a lot!
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Clothing sizes usually come in small, medium, and _____ sizes.
Clothing sizes usually come in small, medium, and _____ sizes.
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To indicate a preference for a different option, one might say, 'I’d rather have it in a _____.'
To indicate a preference for a different option, one might say, 'I’d rather have it in a _____.'
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Good point here means 'I ______ with you.'
Good point here means 'I ______ with you.'
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The phrase 'How much is it?' is asking for the _____ of an item.
The phrase 'How much is it?' is asking for the _____ of an item.
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In the sentence, 'Let’s take a bus,' the word 'let’s' is a suggestion that means 'I think we should _____ this.'
In the sentence, 'Let’s take a bus,' the word 'let’s' is a suggestion that means 'I think we should _____ this.'
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'Oh!' is an exclamation used to express _____ or surprise.
'Oh!' is an exclamation used to express _____ or surprise.
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In a negative question, such as 'Isn’t that a bus _____ over there?', the speaker usually expects an affirmative answer.
In a negative question, such as 'Isn’t that a bus _____ over there?', the speaker usually expects an affirmative answer.
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The word 'or' in a question indicates a _____ between choices.
The word 'or' in a question indicates a _____ between choices.
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Study Notes
Ordering Food and Drinks
- Ralph and Anna order drinks: iced tea for Ralph and lemonade for Anna.
- Ralph orders tomato soup, roast beef (well done) with mashed potatoes and peas.
- Anna opts for fish with potatoes and a salad.
- The waiter confirms understanding by asking if they are ready to order or need more time.
Language Features in Ordering
- The question “Can I start you off with something to drink?” shows rising intonation indicative of a yes/no question.
- Key food items are emphasized when Ralph lists his order, indicating importance.
- Stress on "I’ll" and "lemonade" for Anna emphasizes her personal choice.
Expressing Choices and Comparisons
- The phrase “How do you want the beef?” indicates a choice with an unordered list of options.
- "Dogs are more loyal than cats" presents a comparative structure: subject + is/are more + adjective + than + subject.
Agreeing and Emphasizing Points
- “Yeah, you’re right” reveals informal agreement, with blending pronunciation for a casual tone.
- Emphasis on "Every single day" stresses frequency, while "Good point" signifies agreement.
Vacation Planning Dialogue
- Jake and Melissa debate vacation ideas, expressing preferences for warm destinations like the beach or skiing during winter.
- “Try on” is identified as a separable phrasal verb, highlighting its use in casual conversation.
Transportation Discussion
- Joyce and Bill discuss transportation options to the mall, weighing taxi versus bus.
- The expression “Should we take a taxi or a bus?” seeks opinions on the better choice.
- The conversation includes elements of urgency as they try to catch an approaching bus and acknowledge missed opportunities.
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Description
This quiz focuses on common dialogues in a restaurant setting, specifically a conversation between two customers and a waiter. Test your understanding of ordering food and drink in English with this interactive role-play scenario.
