Food Vocabulary and Exercise

Food Vocabulary Exercise

These exercises focus on Food Vocabulary.

🍎 Basic Food Categories

Category	Examples	Example Sentence
Fruits 🍌	Apple, Banana, Orange, Grape, Mango	I eat an apple every day.
Vegetables 🥕	Carrot, Potato, Tomato, Onion, Lettuce	She likes carrots in her salad.
Meat & Fish 🍗	Chicken, Beef, Fish, Lamb, Pork	I like grilled chicken.
Dairy 🥛	Milk, Cheese, Butter, Yogurt	I drink milk in the morning.
Grains & Bread 🍞	Rice, Pasta, Bread, Cereal	We eat rice for lunch.
Drinks ☕	Water, Tea, Coffee, Juice	He drinks coffee every morning.
Desserts & Snacks 🍩	Cake, Chocolate, Ice cream, Cookies	I love chocolate!

📌 Tip: Use "I like" or "I eat" to talk about food:
➡️ I like bananas.
➡️ I eat rice every day.

🥪 Meals of the Day

Meal	Example Foods	Example Sentence
Breakfast 🥞	Eggs, Toast, Cereal, Coffee	I have eggs and toast for breakfast.
Lunch 🍛	Sandwich, Salad, Rice, Meat	She eats a sandwich for lunch.
Dinner 🍲	Soup, Pasta, Chicken, Vegetables	We eat chicken and rice for dinner.
Snack 🍿	Fruit, Nuts, Chips, Yogurt	I like eating fruit as a snack.

📌 Tip: Use "have" or "eat" for meals:
➡️ I have breakfast at 8 a.m.
➡️ I eat lunch at school.

🥦 Talking About Food – Useful Sentences

✅ What food do you like?
➡️ I like pizza and pasta.

✅ Do you eat meat?
➡️ No, I am vegetarian. / Yes, I eat meat.

✅ What do you have for breakfast?
➡️ I have eggs and toast.

✅ What’s your favorite food?
➡️ My favorite food is sushi.

📌 Tip: Use "like" for general preference and "favorite" for one special choice.
➡️ I like pasta, but my favorite food is pizza.

🍔 Food Adjectives – Describing Taste

Taste	Examples	Example Sentence
Sweet 🍫	Chocolate, Cake, Honey	This cake is very sweet.
Salty 🥨	Chips, Pretzels, Cheese	I like salty snacks.
Spicy 🌶️	Curry, Chili, Pepper	Indian food is often spicy.
Sour 🍋	Lemon, Yogurt, Vinegar	Lemons taste sour.
Bitter ☕	Coffee, Dark chocolate	Black coffee is bitter.
Savory 🍗	Soup, Meat, Pizza	This chicken is very savory.

📌 Tip: Use "is" to describe food:
➡️ The soup is hot and salty.
➡️ This apple is sweet.

🛍️ Food Shopping – Common Phrases

✅ How much is this bread?
➡️ It’s $2.

✅ Where can I find the milk?
➡️ The milk is in the dairy section.

✅ Do you have fresh fruit?
➡️ Yes, we have apples and oranges.

✅ Can I get a kilo of potatoes?
➡️ Sure, here you go.

📌 Tip: In the UK 🇬🇧, food is measured in kilograms (kg). In the US 🇺🇸, it is measured in pounds (lbs).

🍽️ Eating Out – Restaurant Phrases

✅ Can I see the menu, please?
➡️ Sure! Here is the menu.

✅ I would like a burger, please.
➡️ Okay, would you like fries with that?

✅ Can I have some water, please?
➡️ Yes, still or sparkling?

✅ The food is delicious!
➡️ Thank you! Enjoy your meal.

✅ Can I have the bill, please?
➡️ Of course. That’s $15.

📌 Tip: In the UK 🇬🇧, people say "bill". In the US 🇺🇸, people say "check."

📖 My Favorite Food – Example Paragraph

My favorite food is pizza. I like it because it is savory and cheesy. I also like pasta and salad. For breakfast, I eat toast and eggs. For lunch, I have rice and chicken. In the evening, I usually eat soup or fish. I love food!

📌 Tip: Use simple sentences and food adjectives to describe taste!

FAQs About Food Vocabulary

What is the difference between "food" and "meal"?

➡️ Food = General (e.g., pizza, rice, apples).
➡️ Meal = Breakfast, lunch, dinner (e.g., "I eat three meals a day.").

How do I say I like food?

➡️ I like Italian food.
➡️ My favorite food is sushi.

How do I ask about food in a restaurant?

➡️ Can I see the menu, please?
➡️ Do you have vegetarian options?

What are good words to describe food?

➡️ Sweet, salty, spicy, sour, bitter, savory.

How do I say "I don’t eat meat"?

➡️ I am vegetarian. / I don’t eat meat.