chapter 2 Culinary and Me

My favorite drink is orange juice, because ..........

• sweet

• sour

• plain

• savory

Answer explanation

Orange juice is often described as sour due to its natural acidity, which balances its sweetness. This characteristic makes it a refreshing choice, aligning with the preference for a drink that is both flavorful and tangy.

The taste of rica-rica chicken is .......

• sweet and savory

• crispy

• spicy and savory

• cold

Answer explanation

Rica-rica chicken is known for its bold flavors, primarily characterized by a spicy and savory taste due to the use of chili and various spices in its preparation, making 'spicy and savory' the correct choice.

A: Do you know the taste of rice?

B: Yes, the taste is ...........

• salty

• sticky

• plain

• bitter

Answer explanation

Rice typically has a plain taste, serving as a neutral base for various dishes. While it can be sticky when cooked, its primary flavor is not salty or bitter, making 'plain' the most accurate description.

The texture of pudding is .....

• soft and sweet

• soft and cruncy

• sticky and salty

• bitter and cold

Answer explanation

The texture of pudding is typically described as soft and sweet, making it a delightful dessert. Other options like crunchy, sticky, salty, or bitter do not accurately represent the common characteristics of pudding.

A: What food do you like?

B: ................

The best answer is ...

• No, thank you

• You're welcome

• I like rendang

• I like orange juice

Answer explanation

The best answer is 'I like rendang' because it directly responds to A's question about food preferences. The other options do not address the question appropriately.

P: Do you like cassava chips?

Y: Yes I like it. It's ..........

• sticky

• salty

• crispy

• greasy

Answer explanation

Cassava chips are known for their texture, and the most fitting description is 'crispy.' This aligns with the common characteristics of chips, making 'crispy' the correct choice over 'sticky,' 'salty,' or 'greasy.'

A: Good afternoon Galang?

B: Good afternoon Monita.

A: What are you having Galang?

B: It' beef teriyaki for my ...

• breakfast

• dinner

• brunch

• lunch

Answer explanation

The conversation indicates a casual setting where 'beef teriyaki' is typically eaten during lunch, making 'lunch' the most appropriate choice. Breakfast is too early, and dinner is too late for this context.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner is categories of ........

• drinks

• main meals

• foods

• dessert

Answer explanation

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all types of main meals that people typically consume throughout the day. Therefore, the correct answer is 'main meals'.

The antonym of crispy is ...

• sticky

• crunchy

• greasy

• smooth

Answer explanation

The antonym of crispy refers to a texture that is not dry and crunchy. 'Sticky' describes a texture that is moist and adheres to surfaces, contrasting with the dry, crisp nature of crispy.

The synonym of crunchy is ........

• soft

• mushy

• sticky

• crispy

Answer explanation

The synonym of 'crunchy' is 'crispy', as both describe a texture that is firm and makes a sound when bitten. The other options, 'soft', 'mushy', and 'sticky', describe textures that are the opposite of crunchy.