DID YOU ORDER THE STEAK AND FRIES?

In this topic, you will learn how to ask and answer questions about food orders using the past simple tense. This helps you talk about meals you had or what others ordered in a restaurant or at home.

Examples:

• Did you order the steak and fries?

• Yes, I did. It was delicious!

• No, I ordered the grilled chicken instead.

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1. GRAMMAR:

1. Past Simple Questions and Answers:

• Did you order the steak and fries? – Yes, I did. / No, I didn’t.

• What did she order? – She ordered the soup.

2. Past Simple Affirmative and Negative:

• I ordered the steak and fries.

• He didn’t order dessert.

3. Present Continuous (for now):

• I’m eating my fries.

• They’re ordering now.

4. Future Tense (Will / Going to):

• I will order something light next time.

• We are going to try the special tomorrow.

5. Modal Verbs:

• You should try the fries.

• You mustn’t forget to order drinks.

• You can ask the waiter for suggestions.

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2. VOCABULARY:

1. Order – to ask for food in a restaurant

2. Steak – a piece of cooked beef

3. Fries – fried potato sticks

4. Menu – a list of food choices

5. Waiter – a person who serves food

6. Meal – food eaten at a time (like lunch)

7. Dish – a specific kind of prepared food

8. Delicious – very tasty

9. Side dish – food served with the main dish

10. Bill – the total amount to pay

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3. USEFUL EXPRESSIONS:

• Did you order the…?

• Yes, I did. / No, I didn’t.

• It was really good.

• I think I’ll get something different next time.

• What are you going to order?

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4. SENTENCES:

Positive:

• I ordered the steak and fries.

• She ordered a delicious meal.

Negative:

• I didn’t order dessert.

• They didn’t get drinks.

Questions:

• Did you order the steak and fries?

• What did he order?

Answers:

• Yes, I did.

• No, I ordered a salad.

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5. CONVERSATION:

Waiter: Hello! Are you ready to order?

Anna: Yes, I am. I’d like the steak and fries, please.

Waiter: Great choice. Would you like a drink with that?

Anna: Yes, a glass of lemonade.

Waiter: Perfect. And for dessert?

Anna: Not this time. I’m full!

(Later)

Tom: Did you order the steak and fries?

Anna: Yes, I did. It was really yummy!

Tom: I ordered the fish, but it wasn’t great.

Anna: Next time, try the steak. You’ll love it!

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6. READING:

"Dinner at the Diner"

Liam and his sister went to a diner last Friday. They looked at the menu. Liam ordered the steak and fries. His sister ordered a veggie burger. The food came quickly. Liam liked the steak because it was juicy and well-cooked. His sister didn’t enjoy her burger. It was too dry. After dinner, they shared a chocolate cake.

Questions:

1. Where did Liam go?

2. What did he order?

3. Did his sister enjoy her food?

4. Why did Liam like the steak?

5. What did they eat for dessert?

Answers:

1. To a diner.

2. The steak and fries.

3. No, she didn’t.

4. Because it was juicy and well-cooked.

5. Chocolate cake.