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WorksheetsIELTS Food Vocabulary Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What does the idiom 'spill the beans' mean in relation to food?
To use beans as a form of currency
To plant beans in the ground
To cook the beans thoroughly
To reveal a secret or disclose confidential information
What is the meaning of the word 'appetizing' in the context of food?
Appealing or stimulating to the appetite
Unpleasant or repulsive
Disgusting or unappetizing
Bland or tasteless
Which of the following is a synonym for 'nourishing'?
harmful
nutritious
toxic
poisonous
What does the idiom 'in a nutshell' mean when talking about food?
To add nuts to the food
To give a brief explanation or summary
To eat a small portion of food
To cook food in a small pot
What is the meaning of the word 'crispy' in the context of food?
Having a firm, dry, and brittle texture
Liquid and runny consistency
Soft and mushy texture
Chewy and rubbery feel
Which of the following is a synonym for 'delectable'?
unappetizing
disgusting
delicious
tasteless
What does the idiom 'piece of cake' mean in relation to food?
A type of dessert
A type of bread
Something difficult to eat
Very easy
What is the meaning of the word 'savoury' in the context of food?
Sour
Sweet
Salty or spicy
Bland
Which of the following is a synonym for 'mouth-watering'?
unappetizing
bland
disgusting
delicious
What does the idiom 'bring home the bacon' mean when talking about food?
To earn a living or provide for a family
To cook bacon at home
To avoid bringing home any food at all
To bring home actual bacon for a meal
What is the meaning of the word 'scrumptious' in the context of food?
Unappetizing
Delicious
Tasteless
Disgusting
What does the idiom 'icing on the cake' mean in relation to food?
An additional layer of frosting on a cake
An extra bonus or enhancement to something that is already good
A type of cake
A cake without any frosting
What is the meaning of the word 'palatable' in the context of food?
Unpleasant or repulsive
Delicious and acceptable to the taste
Bland or tasteless
Disgusting
What does the phrase 'spill the tea' mean in relation to food?
To spill a cup of tea
To reveal gossip or share juicy information
To brew a cup of tea
To drink tea quickly
What is the meaning of the word 'mouth-watering' in the context of food?
Unappetizing
Bland
Disgusting
Delicious
What does the idiom 'out of the frying pan into the fire' mean when talking about food?
To cook food in a frying pan and then in a fire
To move from a bad situation to a worse one
To enjoy a meal cooked over a fire
To cook food in a frying pan and then eat it by the fire
What does the idiom 'walk on eggshells' mean when talking about food?
To walk on actual eggshells
To cook eggs delicately
To handle a situation with extreme care and caution
To walk on a path made of eggshells
What is the meaning of the word 'zesty' in the context of food?
Bland
Spicy and flavorful
Sour
Sweet
What does the idiom 'in a pickle' mean in relation to food?
To preserve food in a jar
To be in a difficult situation
To eat pickles with a meal
To cook food in a pickle brine
What is the meaning of the word 'tangy' in the context of food?
Bland
Sour and sharp in taste
Sweet and sugary
Spicy and flavorful
