When people travel, they often stay in hotels. To make sure there is a room available, people usually make a reservation in advance. A reservation is a way to book a room, table, or seat before arriving.
The question “Did you make a reservation for the hotel?” is in the past simple tense. It is used to ask if someone already booked a room at a hotel. This is a yes/no question using the auxiliary verb "did".
✅ Examples:
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Did you make a reservation for the hotel?
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Yes, I did. I booked it online.
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No, I didn’t. I forgot!
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He made the reservation yesterday.
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They are staying at a hotel near the beach.
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We’re going to book a room next week.
📚 GRAMMAR
🔹 Past Simple – Yes/No Questions
Structure:
Did + subject + base verb + complement?
✅ Examples:
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Did you make a reservation for the hotel?
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Did she call the hotel yesterday?
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Did they book a room for two nights?
Short answers:
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Yes, I did. / No, I didn’t.
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Yes, we did. / No, we didn’t.
🔹 Other Forms to Review
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Affirmative: She made a reservation last night.
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Negative: They didn’t book the room.
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Present simple: He usually stays in hostels.
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Present continuous: We are staying at the Grand Hotel.
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Future with will: I’ll call the hotel this afternoon.
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Future with going to: They’re going to make the reservation tomorrow.
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Modal verbs: You should book early. / We can stay there.
🧾 VOCABULARY (10 words)
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Reservation | An arrangement to save a room, seat, or service in advance |
| Hotel | A place where people stay while traveling |
| Check-in | The process of arriving and registering at a hotel |
| Receptionist | A person at the front desk of a hotel |
| Room | A space where a guest sleeps in a hotel |
| Booking | Another word for making a reservation |
| Stay | The period of time someone sleeps at a hotel |
| Available | Free to be used or booked |
| Guest | A person who is staying at a hotel |
| Confirm | To make sure something is correct or official |
💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
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Did you book the room already?
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How many nights are you staying?
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Do you have a reservation?
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I’d like to make a reservation.
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Is the hotel near the city center?
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We should book early.
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Check-in is at 2 p.m.
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I confirmed the reservation by email.
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I’ll call the hotel now.
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They are going to stay at a 3-star hotel.
✏️ SENTENCES
🔹 Positive:
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I made a reservation for the hotel yesterday.
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She booked a room online.
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They are staying in a hotel near the beach.
🔹 Negative:
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I didn’t make a reservation.
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We didn’t call the hotel.
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He isn’t staying at a hotel tonight.
🔹 Questions:
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Did you make a reservation for the hotel?
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Did they confirm the booking?
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Are you staying at the same hotel?
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Will you call the hotel this afternoon?
🔹 Answers:
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Yes, I did. It’s all confirmed.
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No, I didn’t. I need to do it today.
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Yes, we’re going to stay there.
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No, we aren’t staying at that hotel.
🗣️ CONVERSATION
Carlos: Did you make a reservation for the hotel?
Lina: Not yet! I was busy this morning.
Carlos: We should book it soon. It’s a popular place.
Lina: You’re right. I’ll call them now.
Carlos: Ask for a room with a view if possible.
Lina: Good idea! How many nights are we staying?
Carlos: Three nights—from Friday to Monday.
Lina: Okay, I’ll make the reservation and confirm it by email.
Carlos: Perfect! Let me know when it’s done.
📖 READING
Title: Last-Minute Booking
Marta and her sister Paula were planning a weekend trip to the mountains. They packed their bags, bought snacks, and checked the map. But when they arrived at the town, they realized something important—they didn’t make a reservation for the hotel!
All the hotels were full. Marta said, “We should have booked in advance.” They walked around and found a small guesthouse. Luckily, it had one room available. They were happy and decided to always plan better in the future.
Now, before every trip, the first thing they do is make a reservation for the hotel.
❓ Comprehension Questions:
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Who went on the trip?
Marta and her sister Paula. -
Did they make a reservation before the trip?
No, they didn’t. -
What problem did they have?
All the hotels were full. -
Where did they finally stay?
At a small guesthouse. -
What lesson did they learn?
To always make a reservation before a trip.
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