A reservation means that someone has called or booked a table at a restaurant in advance. This is common when people want to go out to eat, especially during busy hours. In this topic, we use the past simple tense to talk about an action completed in the past.
The sentence “He made a reservation for dinner at 7 p.m.” tells us that a man (he) arranged a dinner appointment at a restaurant for a specific time—7 p.m.
This lesson will also include ways to talk about:
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Present actions and routines (present simple and continuous)
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Future plans with "will" and "going to"
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Useful modal verbs like can, should, must
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Prepositions of time (at, on, in) and place (at, in, to)
✅ Examples:
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He made a reservation for two people.
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She didn’t call the restaurant yesterday.
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Are you going to make a reservation?
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We will eat out tonight.
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You should call before going.
📚 GRAMMAR
🔹 Past Simple – Affirmative
Structure:
Subject + past verb + complement
Verb: make → made (irregular verb)
✅ Examples:
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He made a reservation yesterday.
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We went to the restaurant at 7 p.m.
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She ordered the salad.
🔹 Past Simple – Negative
Structure:
Subject + didn’t + base verb + complement
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He didn’t make a reservation.
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They didn’t arrive on time.
🔹 Past Simple – Questions
Structure:
Did + subject + base verb + complement?
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Did he make the reservation?
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What time did they eat?
🔹 Also Review:
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Present simple: “He always books a table.”
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Present continuous: “He is calling the restaurant now.”
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Future with will: “He will make a reservation later.”
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Future with going to: “They’re going to eat out tonight.”
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Modals: “You should make a reservation.” / “You can call now.”
🧾 VOCABULARY (10 words)
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Reservation | An arrangement to save a table, seat, or room |
| Dinner | The main meal, usually in the evening |
| Restaurant | A place where people go to eat food |
| Waiter | A person who serves food in a restaurant |
| Table | A piece of furniture where meals are served |
| Booking | Another word for reservation |
| Confirmation | Proof or message that something is scheduled |
| Menu | A list of food and drinks at a restaurant |
| Special | A food dish available for a limited time |
| Customer | A person who buys goods or services |
💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
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I made a reservation for two.
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Do you have a table for tonight?
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What time is your reservation?
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We’d like to book a table.
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Can I see the menu, please?
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We are going out for dinner.
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He called the restaurant this morning.
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You should confirm your reservation.
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Let’s meet at 7 p.m.
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They’re going to a new restaurant.
✏️ SENTENCES
🔹 Positive:
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He made a reservation for dinner at 7 p.m.
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They went to a nice Italian restaurant.
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We are eating out tonight.
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She always books in advance.
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We will try the new place downtown.
🔹 Negative:
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He didn’t make a reservation.
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They aren’t eating at the restaurant today.
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We don’t usually eat out on weekdays.
🔹 Questions:
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Did he make a reservation for dinner?
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What time is your dinner?
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Are you going to the restaurant with them?
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Will you join us for dinner?
🔹 Answers:
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Yes, he did. At 7 p.m.
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No, we decided to stay home.
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Yes, I’ll be there.
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No, I’m not going tonight.
🗣️ CONVERSATION
Emily: Hey, do you want to go out for dinner tonight?
Leo: Sure! That sounds great. Where?
Emily: I was thinking about the Italian restaurant on Main Street.
Leo: Perfect. Did you make a reservation?
Emily: Not yet. He made a reservation for us at 7 p.m. He called this morning.
Leo: Nice! I love that place. What time should we leave?
Emily: Let’s leave at 6:30 to be on time.
Leo: Good idea. Do you know what you’re going to order?
Emily: I’m thinking of trying the seafood pasta. What about you?
Leo: Maybe the pizza. I heard it’s the best.
📖 READING
Title: A Special Dinner
Last Friday, Thomas wanted to do something special for his parents. They had their wedding anniversary, and he knew they loved Japanese food. So, Thomas looked for a good sushi restaurant in town. He called one and said, “I’d like to make a reservation for dinner at 7 p.m.”
The restaurant asked for his name and phone number. They confirmed the reservation and even saved a quiet table by the window. That evening, Thomas surprised his parents. They were very happy and thanked him.
The dinner was delicious, and the atmosphere was peaceful. Thomas said, “I’m glad I made the reservation. Everything was perfect.”
❓ Comprehension Questions:
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Why did Thomas make a reservation?
To celebrate his parents’ anniversary. -
What kind of food did they eat?
Japanese food (sushi). -
At what time was the reservation?
At 7 p.m. -
Did the restaurant confirm the booking?
Yes, they did. -
Was the dinner a success?
Yes, it was perfect and peaceful.
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