Sweet or Savory?
Explore everyday food tastes, share your preferences, and find something you'll enjoy.
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Questions with solutions-
1. Chagua jibu sahihi.
What taste does the honey add?
Emma adds a spoonful of honey to her plain yogurt.
- A sweet taste.
- A salty taste.
- A bitter taste.
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- A sweet taste.
Honey can make yogurt sweeter without adding sugar.
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2. Chagua jibu sahihi.
How does the popcorn probably taste now?
Leo puts a lot of salt on his plain popcorn.
- Sweet.
- Salty.
- Sour.
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- Salty.
Plain popcorn has a light taste. Salt gives it a stronger, salty flavor.
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3. Chagua jibu sahihi.
What taste does the lemon juice add?
Sara puts fresh lemon juice on her fish.
- A spicy taste.
- A sweet taste.
- A sour taste.
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- A sour taste.
Lemon juice adds a sour taste to both food and drinks.
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4. Chagua jibu sahihi.
How would Tom describe the curry?
Tom: “This curry has lots of hot peppers. My mouth is burning!”
- It's spicy.
- It's sweet.
- It's mild.
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- It's spicy.
For food, “hot” can mean spicy, not just warm.
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5. Chagua jibu sahihi.
Which breakfast matches Ava's preference?
Ava: “I'd like something savory, not sweet.”
- Pancakes with maple syrup.
- A cheese omelet.
- Toast with strawberry jam.
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- A cheese omelet.
Foods like eggs and cheese are savory rather than sweet.
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6. Chagua jibu sahihi.
Which food does Noah like more for lunch?
Noah: “I prefer cheese sandwiches to cake for lunch.”
- Cake.
- He likes both equally.
- Cheese sandwiches.
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- Cheese sandwiches.
After “prefer,” the first food is the one you like more.
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7. Chagua jibu sahihi.
How should the server prepare Lina's tea?
Lina: “I like my tea bitter. Please don't add anything sweet.”
- Serve it without sugar or honey.
- Add a spoonful of honey.
- Add two spoonfuls of sugar.
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- Serve it without sugar or honey.
A bitter taste is not always a problem. Some people enjoy it.
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8. Chagua jibu sahihi.
How much sugar does Max want?
Max: “I'd like some sugar in my lemonade, but not much.”
- No sugar at all.
- A little sugar.
- A lot of sugar.
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- A little sugar.
“Some, but not much” means a small amount, not none.
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9. Chagua jibu sahihi.
Which request matches Jamie's answer?
Server: “Would you like your curry mild or spicy?”
Jamie: “Mild, please.”- Please add extra hot peppers.
- Please make it a little hotter.
- Please leave out the hot peppers.
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- Please leave out the hot peppers.
“Mild” means the food does not have a strong, hot taste.
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10. Chagua jibu sahihi.
What could Ben do to give the soup more flavor?
Ben: “This soup is bland. It has very little taste.”
- Add some herbs.
- Add more plain water.
- Use fewer herbs.
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- Add some herbs.
Herbs can add flavor without making food spicy.
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11. Chagua jibu sahihi.
What request would help next time?
Maya: “This sauce is too salty for me.”
- Please use more salt next time.
- Please use less salt next time.
- Please use the same amount of salt next time.
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- Please use less salt next time.
“Too salty” means there is more salt than the person wants.
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12. Chagua jibu sahihi.
Which snack gives Ella both tastes?
Ella: “I enjoy sweet and sour tastes together.”
- Sweet apple slices with honey.
- Sour lemon slices on their own.
- Sweet apple slices with sour lemon juice.
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- Sweet apple slices with sour lemon juice.
A snack can have more than one taste. Lemon juice adds a sour taste to sweet fruit.
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13. Chagua jibu sahihi.
What does Olivia mean?
Host: “Would you like more cake?”
Olivia: “It tastes great, but I'm full.”- She likes the cake but doesn't want more.
- She dislikes the cake and doesn't want more.
- She likes the cake and wants another slice.
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- She likes the cake but doesn't want more.
“I'm full” means you have eaten enough. You can enjoy food and still say no to more.
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14. Chagua jibu sahihi.
How does Ana feel about her soup?
Ana: “The soup is spicy, but I like it just the way it is.”
- It's mild, and she enjoys it.
- It's spicy, and she enjoys it.
- It's spicy, and she wants less heat.
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- It's spicy, and she enjoys it.
A strong taste can be enjoyable. “Spicy” describes the food, not whether someone likes it.
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15. Chagua jibu sahihi.
Which snack can Mia and Sam share?
Mia: “I want something savory.”
Sam: “Me too, but I don't want anything spicy.”- Sweet vanilla cookies.
- Spicy cheese with crackers.
- Mild cheese with crackers.
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- Mild cheese with crackers.
Savory food does not have to be spicy. Mild cheese meets both preferences.