WAS THE CHICKEN DRY AT LUNCH?

 "Was the chicken dry at lunch?" is a question in the past simple tense. It is used to ask about the quality or condition of food during a specific time in the past. In this case, we are asking if the chicken was dry (not juicy or moist) when someone ate it at lunch.

We often use this structure to ask for someone’s opinion about food:

• Was the soup hot enough?

• Was the pizza too salty?

• Was the fish fresh?

It’s a polite and simple way to ask about a past experience.

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🧠 GRAMMAR (with examples)

1. Past Simple Questions (was/were)

   • Was the chicken tasty?

   • Was it too spicy?

   • Were the vegetables cooked well?

2. Short Answers

   • Yes, it was.

   • No, it wasn’t.

3. Adjectives for food

   • Dry, juicy, salty, sweet, spicy, soft, hard, fresh, oily, tender

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📘 VOCABULARY (10 words with definition)

1. Chicken – A type of meat that comes from a bird.

2. Dry – Not moist; the opposite of juicy.

3. Lunch – A meal usually eaten in the middle of the day.

4. Juicy – Full of juice or moisture.

5. Spicy – Having a strong or hot flavor.

6. Tender – Soft and easy to cut or chew.

7. Overcooked – Cooked too long and often dry or hard.

8. Flavor – The taste of food.

9. Meal – An occasion when you eat food, like lunch or dinner.

10. Dish – A specific kind of food prepared in a particular way.

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💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• Was the chicken dry?

• It was a bit dry, but still good.

• I think it was perfect.

• It could have been more tender.

• Next time, let’s cook it less.

• The flavor was okay.

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📝 SENTENCES

Positive:

• The chicken was juicy and tasty.

• I liked the chicken at lunch.

Negative:

• The chicken wasn’t juicy.

• It was a little dry.

Questions:

• Was the chicken dry at lunch?

• Did you like the chicken?

Answers:

• Yes, it was a bit dry.

• No, it wasn’t dry. It was very juicy.

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🗣️ CONVERSATION

Emma: Hey, how was the chicken at lunch?

Jake: Hmm… It was okay. It was a little dry, though.

Emma: Yeah, I noticed that too. Maybe it was overcooked.

Jake: Maybe. But the salad was really good.

Emma: I agree! The dressing had a nice flavor.

Jake: Do you think we should say something to the cook?

Emma: Maybe just give a suggestion next time. The food is usually better.

Jake: True. I still ate everything!

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📖 Long READING

Yesterday at school, the cafeteria served chicken for lunch. Many students were excited because chicken is usually their favorite meal. However, when they started eating, some students noticed something different.

The chicken looked great, but it was a little dry. It wasn’t as juicy as usual. Mia, a student who loves chicken, said, “The chicken was dry today, but the flavor was still nice.” Her friend Sam added, “Yeah, it wasn’t bad, but I like it more tender.”

Even though the chicken wasn’t perfect, most students ate their lunch. Some of them also enjoyed the rice and vegetables on the side. After lunch, the students talked about how the food is usually better and hoped for a juicier dish next time.

Questions:

1. What did the cafeteria serve for lunch?

2. How did the chicken look?

3. Was the chicken juicy?

4. What did Mia say?

5. Did the students eat their lunch?

Answers:

1. They served chicken.

2. It looked great.

3. No, it was a little dry.

4. She said the chicken was dry but the flavor was nice.

5. Yes, they ate their lunch.