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Describing Food

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Each country has _______________ dishes which are associated with the country and her culture.

a)

decisive

b)

definite

c)

distinctive

d)

distinction

2.

Although the cafe does not advertise itself, it is well known for its simple and ________________ desserts.

a)

delectable (delicious and attractive)

b)

savoury (salty or spicy)

c)

amiable (friendly)

d)

cordial (friendly)

3.

In the latest "Eat Right" campaign, the government is encouraging everyone to eat more ________________ and nutritious food.

a)

healthier

b)

medicinal

c)

wholesome

d)

wholewheat

4.

At Sue's parties, the food is always presented in ________________ and creative ways.

a)

appetising

b)

seasoned

c)

scrumptious

d)

dressing

5.

When Cadence was in hospital, she found the food very tasteless; everything was mild and ________________.

a)

stale

b)

bland

c)

mushy

d)

soggy

6.

The ________________ dish in this restaurant is its chilli crab, which was made famous by its founder 20 years ago.

a)

notorious

b)

award

c)

culinary

d)

signature

7.

________________ food is what you eat when you miss your childhood or feel homesick, and just eating it makes you feel good.

a)

Convenience

b)

Conditional

c)

Comfort

d)

Consolation

8.

It's difficult to find ________________ Moroccan food in Singapore because most of the traditional spices are not easily available here.

a)

lifelike

b)

authentic

c)

national

d)

domestic

9.

Not many people enjoy the ________________ taste of lemons, so it is not surprising that it is one the of least popular fruits.

a)

stinging

b)

acrid (very strong and bad smell/taste)

c)

grating (rough)

d)

tart (sharp and sour)

10.

When Steve got married, his grandmother prepared a ________________ feast with many of his favourite dishes to welcome his new bride into the family.

a)

succulent (moist, juicy and fleshy)

b)

satisfying

c)

saccharine (sweet)

d)

sumptuous

11.

Have you heard that one man's meat is another man's poison? In my family, we have such diverse tastes in food that it is sometimes difficult for us to eat together at the same restaurant!

a)

different

b)

separate

c)

complex

d)

elaborate

12.

My mother loves pickled food, but my father hates anything that is tart!

a)

fermented

b)

preserved

c)

toasted

d)

flavoured

13.

My father likes his food spicy and peppery, but my sister and I cannot handle the fiery spices he enjoys.

a)

sharp

b)

harsh

c)

hot

d)

raw

14.

My sister is quite particular when it comes to food. She likes her savoury food mild and her sweet food rich.

a)

neat

b)

detailed

c)

careful

d)

fussy

15.

My sister is so picky she will reject anything that does not suit her taste, while I will go with anything that is aromatic and flavourful.

a)

pungent

b)

fragrant

c)

perfumed

d)

herbal