Describing Food and Drink: Enhance Your Language Skills

Question 1

Which word best describes the taste of something that is very sweet?

Accepted Answer

Sugary

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Sour

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Bitter

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Salty

Question 2

The soup is very _____. I can smell it from across the room.

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fragrant

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spicy

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delicious

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cold

Question 3

Which of the following words is NOT an adjective used to describe the appearance of something?

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Tasty

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Colourful

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Shiny

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Smooth

Question 4

The cake is very _____. It's so light and fluffy that it melts in my mouth.

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airy

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heavy

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dense

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chewy

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a kind of drink?

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Apple

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Juice

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Water

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Tea

Question 6

Which of the following is the most polite way to ask someone if they would like to try your food?

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Can I offer you some?

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Want some?

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Try this.

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Have some of mine.

Question 7

Which of the following words means the opposite of 'salty'?

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Sweet

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Bitter

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Sour

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Aromatic

Question 8

How would you describe the smell of a fresh lemon?

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Fragrant

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Acrid

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Musty

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Pungent

Question 9

Which of the following phrases means 'a small amount of salt'?

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A pinch of salt

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A dash of salt

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A sprinkle of salt

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A handful of salt

Question 10

How would you describe the texture of a crispy apple?

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Crispy

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Chewy

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Mushy

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Tangy

Question 11

Which of the following is a popular Italian dessert?

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Tiramisu

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Crème brûlée

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Eclair

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Fruit crumble

Question 12

Which of the following is a type of bread?

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Baguette

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Spaghetti

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Lasagne

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Pizza

Question 13

Translate 'sweet' to French.

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Sucré

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Amer

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Aigre

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Piquant

Question 14

How do you say 'It smells delicious' in French?

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Ça sent bon

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C'est bon

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Je sens bon

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Il sent mauvais

Question 15

Translate 'I prefer tea' to French.

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Je préfère le thé

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Je préfère le café

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Je n'aime pas le thé

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Je déteste le café

Question 16

Translate 'crunchy' to French.

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Croquant

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Moelleux

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Doux

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Sucré

Question 17

Translate 'I don't like coffee' to French.

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Je n'aime pas le café

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J'aime le café

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Le café est délicieux

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Le café est mauvais

Question 18

Translate 'spicy' to French.

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Piquant

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Doux

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Sucré

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Amer

Question 19

What adverb means 'very much'?

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very

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slightly

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a little

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moderately

Question 20

What is meant by the phrase 'it melts in your mouth'?

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a food that is very soft and dissolves easily

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a food that is very hard and difficult to chew

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a food that is very sweet and sugary

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a food that is very sour and acidic

Question 21

What is the opposite of 'bitter'?

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sweet

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sour

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salty

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umami

Question 22

Which of the following is a common ingredient used in many desserts?

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sugar

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salt

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pepper

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vinegar

Question 23

What word describes the opposite of sweet?

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Bitter

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Sweet

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Sour

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Salty

Question 24

Which word describes a pleasant and strong smell?

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Fragrant

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Horrible

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Foul

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Stinky

Question 25

Which word describes something shiny and smooth?

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Glossy

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Dull

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Dry

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Rough

Question 26

Which sentence uses an adverb to express a strong preference?

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I like pizza a lot.

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I like pizza.

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Pizza is good.

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I like much pizza.

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a word used to describe texture?

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Cold

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Crispy

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Chewy

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Smooth

Question 28

Which word describes a taste that is both sweet and sour?

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Tart

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Bitter

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Spicy

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Salty

Question 29

Which phrase expresses a dislike for something?

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I hate it.

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I like it.

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It's delicious.

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It's wonderful.

Question 30

What does the idiom 'a piece of cake' mean?

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Something very easy to do.

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A type of dessert.

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Something very difficult to do.

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A type of bread.

Question 31

Which phrase best describes the meaning of 'mouthwatering'?

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Very tempting or appealing

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Very spicy

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Very sweet

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Very sour

Question 32

How do you say "It smells delicious" in French?

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Ça sent bon

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Il a l'air délicieux

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Il est très sucré

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Je le trouve épicé

Question 33

Which of the following dishes is a traditional French delicacy?

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Escargot

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Fish and chips

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Sushi

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Pizza

Question 34

What word best describes the taste of a lemon?

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Sour

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Sweet

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Salty

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Bitter

Question 35

Which word is used to describe the smell of something freshly baked?

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Aromatic

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Pungent

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Bland

Question 36

What word describes the texture of a soft and airy cake?

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Spongy

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Crispy

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Soggy

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Dense

Question 37

Which word describes the taste of something that contains a lot of sugar?

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Sugary

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Sour

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Salty

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Spicy

Question 38

Which phrase is used to describe the appearance of something that has a very smooth surface?

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As smooth as silk

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As soft as a pillow

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As rough as sandpaper

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As hard as a rock

Question 39

What adverb can be used to describe how someone prepares their food with great care and attention?

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Carefully

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Loudly

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Happily

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Quickly

Question 40

Which adverb describes the aroma of a dish with a very strong smell?

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Intensely

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Moderately

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Slightly

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Faintly

Question 41

What phrase describes a dish covered in a rich, brown sauce?

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Smothered in gravy

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Drizzled with olive oil

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Sprinkled with herbs

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Garnished with lemon wedges

Question 42

Which adverb shows that a dish is cooked perfectly?

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Exquisitely

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Hardly

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Quickly

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Barely

Question 43

What phrase describes a dessert that is very sweet and rich?

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A sugary delight

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A savory treat

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A bitter disappointment

Question 44

Which adjective describes a meal that is both hearty and filling?

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Substantial

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Tasty

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Light

Question 45

Which adverb means a dish is cooked very quickly?

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Quickly

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Patiently

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Carefully

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Slowly