Restaurant Conversation Role-play

Questions and Answers

Can I start you off with something to ______?

drink

I’ll have iced tea, ______.

please

How do you want the beef — rare, medium, or ______?

well done

I’ll have the tomato ______ to start.

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I’ll just have the fish, with ______ and a salad.

potatoes Signup and view all the answers

Are you ready to ______, or do you need a few minutes?

order Signup and view all the answers

Notice how Anna stresses 'I’ll' and '______' to emphasize her choice.

lemonade Signup and view all the answers

The ______ falls on the second word in each phrase.

stress Signup and view all the answers

I’d like to go somewhere ______.

warm Signup and view all the answers

How about the ______? Or we could rent a cabin on the lake.

beach Signup and view all the answers

I want to ______ this winter.

ski Signup and view all the answers

Dogs are more ______ than cats.

loyal Signup and view all the answers

The structure of the sentences includes noun/s plus 'is/are more' plus ______ plus 'than'.

adjective Signup and view all the answers

When asking for an opinion, you can say, 'Should we take a taxi or a _____?'

bus Signup and view all the answers

I need to take care of the broken ______.

sink Signup and view all the answers

Every single ______ is a lot!

day Signup and view all the answers

Clothing sizes usually come in small, medium, and _____ sizes.

large Signup and view all the answers

To indicate a preference for a different option, one might say, 'I’d rather have it in a _____.'

different Signup and view all the answers

Good point here means 'I ______ with you.'

agree Signup and view all the answers

The phrase 'How much is it?' is asking for the _____ of an item.

cost Signup and view all the answers

In the sentence, 'Let’s take a bus,' the word 'let’s' is a suggestion that means 'I think we should _____ this.'

do Signup and view all the answers

'Oh!' is an exclamation used to express _____ or surprise.

alarm Signup and view all the answers

In a negative question, such as 'Isn’t that a bus _____ over there?', the speaker usually expects an affirmative answer.

stop Signup and view all the answers

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.