Now You're Cooking Vocabulary

Which words in paragraph 29 help the reader know the meaning of the word opted?

• healthful meal

• instead of

• separated the egg whites from the yolks

• the instructions called for

In paragraph 17, Martina uses the idiom "cook circles around you" when talking to Joey. What does this idiom mean?

• It means that Martina will cook better than Joey.

• It means that Joey needs to calm down while in the kitchen.

• It means that Martina is nervous about the competition.

• It means that Martina will cook food in circles.

Vocabulary

Some people say that ________ are just friends you haven’t met yet.

• peers

• strangers

• coaches

• colleagues

Vocabulary

3. You worked hard all day, Mum. Sit down and ________

while I get dinner ready.

• do your fair share

• put your feet up

• be sick and tired

• run errands

Vocabulary

My best friend ________ me of breaking her iPod, but I

didn’t!

• accused

• argued

• discussed

• advised

Vocabulary

I passed all my exams, so my parents are very ________ of me.

• proud

• calm

• ashamed

• cheerful

Which word best completes the sentence: 'The chef decided to _______ the recipe to make it healthier.'

• A) alter

• B) preserve

• C) ignore

• D) duplicate

In the context of cooking, what does the term 'simmer' mean?

• A) To boil rapidly

• B) To cook just below boiling point

• C) To fry quickly

• D) To bake slowly

What is the meaning of the idiom 'too many cooks spoil the broth'?

• A) Having too many people involved can ruin a task.

• B) Cooking with friends is more enjoyable.

• C) A dish with many ingredients is better.

• D) A single chef is always the best.

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'After tasting the soup, she decided it was too _______ and added more salt.'

• A) bland

• B) spicy

• C) sweet

• D) sour