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ENGLISH FOR RESTAURANT STAFF/EMPLOYEES
topic: General restaurant vocabulary/ expressions 1



Fill in each blank with the correct word. If both words can be used, choose the one that sounds more natural in each situation:

1. Are you (prepared/ready) to order?

2. The soup of the (day/special) is "Cream of Broccoli."

3. Our (specials/deals) are listed on the board.

4. I (recommend/request) the vegetarian chili.

5. We can (substitute/subtract) the bacon for cheese, if you like. ( = We can give you cheese instead of bacon)

6. I'll be right (back/return) with your drinks.

7. This meal consists of three courses - soup, the (main/prime) course, and dessert.

8. The chicken (comes/arrives) with your choice of rice or potatoes.

9. I'm sorry, we're fully/completely (booked/baked) ( = we have no free tables) right now.

10. If you would like, you can wait at the bar until a table (opens/comes) up. ( = becomes available)

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