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WorksheetsDescribing Food
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 12mins
Each country has _______________ dishes which are associated with the country and her culture.
decisive
definite
distinctive
distinction
Although the cafe does not advertise itself, it is well known for its simple and ________________ desserts.
delectable (delicious and attractive)
savoury (salty or spicy)
amiable (friendly)
cordial (friendly)
In the latest "Eat Right" campaign, the government is encouraging everyone to eat more ________________ and nutritious food.
healthier
medicinal
wholesome
wholewheat
At Sue's parties, the food is always presented in ________________ and creative ways.
appetising
seasoned
scrumptious
dressing
When Cadence was in hospital, she found the food very tasteless; everything was mild and ________________.
stale
bland
mushy
soggy
The ________________ dish in this restaurant is its chilli crab, which was made famous by its founder 20 years ago.
notorious
award
culinary
signature
________________ food is what you eat when you miss your childhood or feel homesick, and just eating it makes you feel good.
Convenience
Conditional
Comfort
Consolation
It's difficult to find ________________ Moroccan food in Singapore because most of the traditional spices are not easily available here.
lifelike
authentic
national
domestic
Not many people enjoy the ________________ taste of lemons, so it is not surprising that it is one the of least popular fruits.
stinging
acrid (very strong and bad smell/taste)
grating (rough)
tart (sharp and sour)
When Steve got married, his grandmother prepared a ________________ feast with many of his favourite dishes to welcome his new bride into the family.
succulent (moist, juicy and fleshy)
satisfying
saccharine (sweet)
sumptuous
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!
different
separate
complex
elaborate
My mother loves pickled food, but my father hates anything that is tart!
fermented
preserved
toasted
flavoured
My father likes his food spicy and peppery, but my sister and I cannot handle the fiery spices he enjoys.
sharp
harsh
hot
raw
My sister is quite particular when it comes to food. She likes her savoury food mild and her sweet food rich.
neat
detailed
careful
fussy
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.
pungent
fragrant
perfumed
herbal
