Food Pronunciation: 15 Common Words to Master

1. Introduction to Food Pronunciation

Pronunciation is a critical part of English communication. When talking about food and restaurants, mispronouncing common words can cause confusion and make you feel less confident.

This lesson focuses on 15 commonly mispronounced food words and restaurant names. By mastering these, you will:

• Order food with confidence
• Understand menus more easily
• Pronounce restaurant and hotel names correctly
• Sound more natural in everyday conversations
• Improve your speaking scores in exams

Why Pronunciation Matters

Reason	Explanation
Clarity	Correct pronunciation prevents misunderstandings.
Confidence	Speaking correctly builds self-assurance.
Impression	Good pronunciation sounds professional.
Comprehension	Understanding pronunciation helps listening skills.
Exam success	Pronunciation is assessed in speaking tests.

Word Meaning Section

Word / Phrase	English Meaning	Bengali Meaning
Pronunciation	the way a word is spoken	উচ্চারণ
Mispronounce	to say a word incorrectly	ভুল উচ্চারণ করা
Stress	emphasis on a syllable	জোর দেওয়া
Syllable	a unit of pronunciation	শব্দাংশ
Silent letter	a letter not pronounced	নীরব বর্ণ

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2. Common Food Words: Pizza, Salmon, Hamburger

2.1 Pizza

Pronunciation

Correct	Incorrect
PEE-tsa	PEE-za, PIZ-za

8 Examples with Explanations

#	Example	Explanation
1	Let’s order a pizza for dinner.	Correct pronunciation: PEE-tsa.
2	I’d like a slice of pizza.	Stress on the first syllable.
3	This pizza is delicious.	The “zz” sounds like “ts.”
4	We shared a pizza last night.	Clear “t” sound in the middle.
5	The pizza has extra cheese.	Use the Italian-style pronunciation.
6	She ordered a vegetarian pizza.	Stress on first part.
7	Pizza is my favorite food.	Two syllables, not three.
8	They made homemade pizza.	The “i” is short.
9	Could I get a pepperoni pizza?	Clear and confident ordering.
10	This restaurant serves great pizza.	Natural use in a sentence.

Word Meaning Section

Word	English Meaning	Bengali Meaning
Pizza	Italian dish with toppings on dough	পিৎজা

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2.2 Salmon

Pronunciation

Correct	Incorrect
SAM-ən	SAL-mon

8 Examples with Explanations

#	Example	Explanation
1	I ordered grilled salmon.	The “l” is silent.
2	Salmon is rich in omega-3.	Two syllables: sam-ən.
3	She cooked salmon for dinner.	The second syllable is very short.
4	Do you like salmon sushi?	No “l” sound.
5	The salmon was perfectly cooked.	Stress on first syllable.
6	We had salmon with vegetables.	Natural sentence use.
7	Salmon is a healthy choice.	Correct pronunciation.
8	He caught a salmon in the river.	The “a” is short.
9	This salmon is very fresh.	Clear and natural.
10	Would you like some salmon?	Polite question with correct pronunciation.

Word Meaning Section

Word	English Meaning	Bengali Meaning
Salmon	a type of fish	স্যামন মাছ
Silent L	letter not pronounced	নীরব “ল”

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2.3 Hamburger

Pronunciation

Correct	Incorrect
HAM-bur-gər	HAM-boo-ger

8 Examples with Explanations

#	Example	Explanation
1	I’ll have a hamburger, please.	Stress on first syllable.
2	The hamburger is very filling.	Middle part is fast and short.
3	She ordered a hamburger with fries.	Natural sentence.
4	This hamburger tastes amazing.	Three syllables, not four.
5	We made hamburgers at home.	The “bur” is short.
6	He ate a hamburger for lunch.	Correct pronunciation.
7	The hamburger was undercooked.	Clear stress pattern.
8	I prefer a cheeseburger.	Related word with same pattern.
9	The hamburger came with ketchup.	Natural use.
10	Hamburgers are popular worldwide.	Plural form.

Word Meaning Section

Word	English Meaning	Bengali Meaning
Hamburger	a flat round patty in a bun	হ্যামবার্গার

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3. Common Food Words: Chips, Salad, Onions

3.1 Chips

Pronunciation

Correct	Incorrect
CHIPS	CHEEPS

8 Examples with Explanations

#	Example	Explanation
1	I’d like some chips, please.	Short “i” sound.
2	The chips are crispy.	One syllable, fast.
3	She ordered fish and chips.	Classic British dish.
4	These chips are too salty.	Clear short vowel.
5	We shared a bag of chips.	Natural sentence.
6	The chips were served hot.	Correct pronunciation.
7	He loves potato chips.	American usage.
8	Do you want some chips?	Polite question.
9	The chips have a lot of flavor.	Short and clear.
10	I ate all the chips.	Simple past tense.

Word Meaning Section

Word	English Meaning	Bengali Meaning
Chips	thin slices of fried potato	চিপস; আলুর ভাজা
Crispy	firm and crunchy	মুচমুচে

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3.2 Salad

Pronunciation

Correct	Incorrect
SAL-əd	sa-LAD

8 Examples with Explanations

#	Example	Explanation
1	I’ll have a salad for lunch.	Stress on first syllable.
2	The salad is very fresh.	Two syllables.
3	She ordered a Caesar salad.	Related to this word.
4	This salad has too much dressing.	Natural sentence.
5	We shared a fruit salad.	Correct pronunciation.
6	He made a garden salad.	Clear first syllable stress.
7	The salad came with tomatoes.	Natural use.
8	I prefer my salad without onions.	Related vocabulary.
9	Salads are healthy choices.	Plural form.
10	The chef prepared a delicious salad.	Adjective before noun.

Word Meaning Section

Word	English Meaning	Bengali Meaning
Salad	a cold dish of vegetables	সালাদ
Dressing	sauce for salads	সালাদ ড্রেসিং

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3.3 Onions

Pronunciation

Correct	Incorrect
UN-yəns	ON-ee-ons

8 Examples with Explanations

#	Example	Explanation
1	I don’t like raw onions.	Second syllable is short.
2	The onions made me cry.	“yəns” ending.
3	She chopped the onions finely.	Natural sentence.
4	These onions are very strong.	Correct pronunciation.
5	He added onions to the soup.	Clear and natural.
6	The salad has red onions.	Related vocabulary.
7	Onions are used in many dishes.	Plural form.
8	I can smell the onions cooking.	Present continuous.
9	Would you like onions on your pizza?	Polite question.
10	The fried onions were delicious.	Past tense adjective.

Word Meaning Section

Word	English Meaning	Bengali Meaning
Onions	a vegetable with a strong taste	পেঁয়াজ
Chop	to cut into small pieces	কাটা

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4. Common Food Words: Almonds, Bowl, Snacks, Dessert

4.1 Almonds

Pronunciation

Correct	Incorrect
AH-mənds	AL-monds

8 Examples with Explanations

#	Example	Explanation
1	Almonds are a healthy snack.	The “l” is silent.
2	She added almonds to the salad.	Stress on first syllable.
3	I bought a bag of almonds.	Correct pronunciation.
4	These almonds are roasted.	Past participle adjective.
5	He doesn’t like almonds.	Negative sentence.
6	The cake has crushed almonds.	Related vocabulary.
7	Almonds are rich in vitamin E.	Fact statement.
8	I prefer almonds to peanuts.	Comparison.
9	She soaked the almonds overnight.	Past simple.
10	Would you like some almonds?	Polite question.

Word Meaning Section

Word	English Meaning	Bengali Meaning
Almonds	a type of nut	কাঠবাদাম
Roasted	cooked in dry heat	ভাজা

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4.2 Bowl

Pronunciation

Correct	Incorrect
BOHL	BOW-əl, BAH-ool

8 Examples with Explanations

#	Example	Explanation
1	I’d like a bowl of soup.	Long “o” sound.
2	The bowl is on the table.	One syllable.
3	She ate a bowl of cereal.	Natural sentence.
4	This bowl is too small.	Clear pronunciation.
5	He broke the glass bowl.	Past simple.
6	We need another bowl.	Present simple.
7	The soup bowl was very hot.	Compound noun.
8	I washed the bowls after dinner.	Plural form.
9	She put fruit in a bowl.	Natural use.
10	A bowl of rice, please.	Ordering food.

Word Meaning Section

Word	English Meaning	Bengali Meaning
Bowl	a deep round dish	বাটি; পেয়ালা

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4.3 Snacks

Pronunciation

Correct	Incorrect
SNAKS	suh-NAKS

8 Examples with Explanations

#	Example	Explanation
1	I bought some snacks for the trip.	One syllable with “ks” ending.
2	These snacks are very tasty.	Clear “s” at the beginning.
3	She packed healthy snacks.	Natural sentence.
4	We had snacks before dinner.	Past simple.
5	The snacks were delicious.	Correct pronunciation.
6	He always brings snacks to work.	Habit with “always.”
7	Would you like some snacks?	Polite question.
8	I ate too many snacks.	Past simple.
9	Snacks are available in the lobby.	Formal announcement.
10	The hotel provides free snacks.	Present simple fact.

Word Meaning Section

Word	English Meaning	Bengali Meaning
Snacks	small amounts of food between meals	জলখাবার; নাস্তা

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4.4 Dessert

Pronunciation

Correct	Incorrect
di-ZURT	DEZ-ərt

8 Examples with Explanations

#	Example	Explanation
1	I’d like dessert after dinner.	Stress on second syllable.
2	The dessert was very sweet.	Correct pronunciation.
3	She ordered chocolate dessert.	Natural sentence.
4	This dessert is amazing.	Clear stress pattern.
5	We shared a dessert.	Past simple.
6	He made a special dessert.	Adjective before noun.
7	Desserts are my weakness.	Plural form.
8	The restaurant has a dessert menu.	Compound noun.
9	Would you like some dessert?	Polite question.
10	The dessert came with ice cream.	Past simple.

Word Meaning Section

Word	English Meaning	Bengali Meaning
Dessert	sweet food eaten after a meal	ডেজার্ট; মিষ্টান্ন
Desert	a dry sandy place	মরুভূমি

Important Distinction: Dessert vs. Desert

Word	Meaning	Pronunciation
Dessert	sweet food	di-ZURT
Desert	dry place	DEZ-ərt

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5. Additional Food Vocabulary: Recipe, Menu, Buffet

5.1 Recipe

Pronunciation

Correct	Incorrect
RES-ə-pee	re-SEEP

8 Examples with Explanations

#	Example	Explanation
1	Do you have the recipe?	Three syllables.
2	This recipe is easy to follow.	Stress on first syllable.
3	She shared her secret recipe.	Natural sentence.
4	I found a recipe online.	Past simple.
5	The recipe calls for fresh herbs.	Present simple.
6	He wrote down the recipe.	Past simple.
7	This recipe serves four people.	Present simple fact.
8	My mother’s recipe is the best.	Possessive noun.
9	I need a new recipe for pasta.	Present simple.
10	The recipe was passed down for generations.	Passive voice.

Word Meaning Section

Word	English Meaning	Bengali Meaning
Recipe	instructions for cooking	রেসিপি; রন্ধনপ্রণালী
Ingredient	a food item used in cooking	উপকরণ

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5.2 Menu

Pronunciation

Correct	Incorrect
MEN-yoo	me-NOO

8 Examples with Explanations

#	Example	Explanation
1	Could I see the menu, please?	Polite question.
2	The menu has many options.	Present simple.
3	She studied the menu carefully.	Past simple.
4	This menu is in English.	Fact statement.
5	The waiter brought the menu.	Past simple.
6	I’ll check the menu online.	Future simple.
7	The menu changes every season.	Present simple.
8	He asked for a menu.	Past simple.
9	The restaurant has a children’s menu.	Compound noun.
10	We looked at the menu before ordering.	Past simple.

Word Meaning Section

Word	English Meaning	Bengali Meaning
Menu	list of food and drinks	মেনু; খাদ্যতালিকা

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5.3 Buffet

Pronunciation

Option 1	Option 2
bu-FAY	BOO-fay

8 Examples with Explanations

#	Example	Explanation
1	The hotel offers a breakfast buffet.	Compound noun.
2	We had dinner at the buffet.	Past simple.
3	The buffet has many choices.	Present simple.
4	She ate at the buffet twice.	Past simple.
5	This buffet is all-you-can-eat.	Descriptive phrase.
6	The buffet opens at 7 a.m.	Present simple fact.
7	He went to the lunch buffet.	Past simple.
8	The buffet includes desserts.	Present simple.
9	I prefer the buffet to ordering.	Comparison.
10	The buffet costs $20 per person.	Present simple fact.

Word Meaning Section

Word	English Meaning	Bengali Meaning
Buffet	self-service meal with many dishes	বুফে; ভোজনের স্বপরিবেশন

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6. Restaurant Names: Pronouncing the “S”

The Rule

Many restaurant names end with an apostrophe “s” or simply an “s”. This “s” must be pronounced clearly.

8 Examples with Explanations

#	Restaurant	Incorrect	Correct
1	McDonald’s	McDonald	McDonald’s
2	Wendy’s	Wendy	Wendy’s
3	Domino’s Pizza	Domino Pizza	Domino’s Pizza
4	Church’s Chicken	Church Chicken	Church’s Chicken
5	Ben & Jerry’s	Ben & Jerry	Ben & Jerry’s
6	Papa John’s	Papa John	Papa John’s
7	Starbucks	Starbuck	Starbucks
8	Five Guys	Five Guy	Five Guys
9	Dunkin’ Donuts	Dunkin’ Donut	Dunkin’ Donuts
10	Tim Hortons	Tim Horton	Tim Hortons

8 Full Example Sentences

#	Example	Explanation
1	Let’s go to McDonald’s for breakfast.	Clear “s” at the end.
2	She works at Wendy’s.	Pronounce the apostrophe “s.”
3	We ordered from Domino’s Pizza.	Both parts clear.
4	He ate at Church’s Chicken.	Hear the “s” before “Chicken.”
5	I love Ben & Jerry’s ice cream.	Clear “s” after “Jerry.”
6	Papa John’s delivers quickly.	Pronounce the “s.”
7	Starbucks is on every corner.	Final “s” pronounced.
8	Five Guys makes great burgers.	Plural “s” pronounced.
9	Dunkin’ Donuts is famous for coffee.	Final “s” clear.
10	We met at Tim Hortons.	Clear “s” at end.

Word Meaning Section

Word / Phrase	English Meaning	Bengali Meaning
Apostrophe “s”	possessive form	সম্বন্ধসূচক “s”
Franchise	a business chain	ফ্র্যাঞ্চাইজি

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7. Restaurant and Hotel Names: Pronouncing “ton”

The Rule

Many hotel names end with “ton”. In these words, “ton” is pronounced with a reduced vowel sound, not as a full “ton” like the word for weight.

Correct Pronunciation

Full “ton”	Reduced “tən”
ton (as in weight)	Sheraton
TON	SHER-ə-tən

8 Examples with Explanations

#	Hotel	Incorrect	Correct
1	Sheraton	Shera-TON	SHER-ə-tən
2	Hilton	Hil-TON	HIL-tən
3	Ritz Carlton	Ritz Carl-TON	RITZ CARL-tən
4	Marriott	Mar-ree-OTT	MAR-ee-ət
5	Westin	Wes-TIN	WES-tən
6	Ramada	Ra-MA-da	rə-MAH-də
7	Hyatt	HI-yatt	HY-ət
8	Four Seasons	Four SEA-zons	FOR SEE-zəns

8 Full Example Sentences

#	Example	Explanation
1	We stayed at the Sheraton.	Reduced “ton” ending.
2	The Hilton is downtown.	Clear reduced vowel.
3	The Ritz Carlton is very luxurious.	Both parts correct.
4	I have a meeting at the Marriott.	Natural sentence.
5	The Westin has a great spa.	Correct pronunciation.
6	We booked a room at the Ramada.	Past simple.
7	The Hyatt is near the airport.	Reduced ending.
8	The Four Seasons is famous worldwide.	Clear pronunciation.
9	She works at the Hilton.	Present simple.
10	They stayed at the Sheraton last week.	Past simple.

Word Meaning Section

Word / Phrase	English Meaning	Bengali Meaning
Hotel	a place providing accommodation	হোটেল
Luxurious	very comfortable and expensive	বিলাসবহুল
Reduced vowel	a short, weak vowel sound	সংক্ষিপ্ত স্বরধ্বনি

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8. Grammar Focus: Countable and Uncountable Food Nouns

Countable Nouns

These can be counted and take a/an or plural forms.

Singular	Plural	Example
hamburger	hamburgers	I ate two hamburgers.
onion	onions	She chopped three onions.
bowl	bowls	We need four bowls.
snack	snacks	He bought some snacks.
dessert	desserts	They shared two desserts.
recipe	recipes	I have many recipes.

Uncountable Nouns

These cannot be counted and do not take a/an.

Noun	Example
pizza	I ate pizza. (or a slice of pizza)
salmon	She ordered salmon.
salad	I had salad. (or a salad)
soup	I want soup. (or a bowl of soup)

Using Articles

Countable Singular	Countable Plural	Uncountable
a hamburger	hamburgers	food
an onion	onions	rice
a bowl	bowls	water
a snack	snacks	soup
a dessert	desserts	salad

5 WH-Question Examples with Answers

#	WH Question	Possible Answer
1	What would you like to order?	I’d like a hamburger and some chips.
2	How many onions do you need?	I need three onions.
3	Where did you buy the salmon?	I bought it at the market.
4	When does the buffet open?	The buffet opens at 7 a.m.
5	Why did you choose that restaurant?	I chose it because the pizza is delicious.

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9. Sentence Patterns for Ordering Food

Pattern 1: I’d like + food item

Example	Explanation
I’d like a pizza.	Polite order.
I’d like some salmon.	Uncountable noun.
I’d like a bowl of soup.	Specific quantity.

Pattern 2: Could I have + food item?

Example	Explanation
Could I have the menu, please?	Polite request.
Could I have some chips?	Polite order.
Could I have a salad?	Countable noun.

Pattern 3: I’ll have + food item

Example	Explanation
I’ll have the hamburger.	Decision made now.
I’ll have a bowl of soup.	Specific choice.
I’ll have dessert later.	Future plan.

Negative Sentences

#	Negative Sentence	Explanation
1	I don’t like onions.	Present simple negative.
2	She didn’t order dessert.	Past simple negative.
3	We don’t have any almonds.	Present simple negative.
4	He didn’t eat the salad.	Past simple negative.
5	I don’t want any snacks.	Present simple negative.

Interrogative Sentences

#	Question	Explanation
1	Do you like pizza?	Yes/No question.
2	Did you order the salmon?	Past simple question.
3	Is the dessert sweet?	Be-verb question.
4	Are the chips crispy?	Be-verb question.
5	Can I see the menu?	Modal verb question.

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10. Special Tips for Learners

Tip 1: Stress the Right Syllable

Word	Stress
PIZ-za	First syllable
SAL-mon	First syllable
HAM-bur-ger	First syllable
des-SERT	Second syllable
RES-ə-pee	First syllable

Tip 2: Watch for Silent Letters

Word	Silent Letter
salmon	l
almonds	l

Tip 3: Distinguish Dessert and Desert

Word	Meaning	Memory Trick
Dessert	sweet food	“ss” = sweet stuff
Desert	dry place	“s” = sand

Tip 4: Pronounce the “S” in Restaurant Names

Always say the final “s”:

• McDonald’s
• Wendy’s
• Starbucks

Tip 5: Use Reduced Vowels in Hotel Names

Hotel	Pronunciation
Sheraton	SHER-ə-tən
Hilton	HIL-tən
Ritz Carlton	RITZ CARL-tən

Tip 6: Practice Ordering

Role-play ordering food:

Customer: “I’d like a hamburger and some chips, please.”

Waiter: “Would you like anything to drink?”

Tip 7: Record Yourself

Say each food word aloud and record it. Compare with correct pronunciation.

Tip 8: Watch Cooking Shows

Listen to how chefs pronounce food words. Pay attention to stress and silent letters.

Tip 9: Create a Personal Food List

Write down the foods you order most often. Find the correct pronunciation for each one.

Tip 10: Practice Daily

Pronunciation improves with regular practice. Review these words every day for a week.

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11. Tips for Competitive Exams: IELTS, TOEFL, GRE

IELTS

Skill	How It Is Tested	Strategy
Speaking Part 1	Questions about food preferences.	Use correct pronunciation for food words.
Speaking Part 2	Describing a meal or restaurant.	Practice food vocabulary and pronunciation.
Listening	Conversations in restaurants.	Recognize food words in context.
Speaking Part 3	Discussing food trends.	Use “recipe,” “menu,” “buffet” correctly.

TOEFL

Skill	How It Is Tested	Strategy
Listening	Campus dining conversations.	Recognize food words and restaurant names.
Speaking	Describing food experiences.	Use correct stress patterns.
Writing	Essays about food culture.	Spell food words correctly.

GRE

Skill	How It Is Tested	Strategy
Analytical Writing	Essays on food policy.	Use food vocabulary precisely.
Text Completion	Vocabulary in context.	Know meanings of “recipe,” “buffet,” “dessert.”

Exam Rules

• In speaking tests, pronounce food words clearly with correct stress.
• In listening tests, recognize food words even when spoken quickly.
• In writing tests, spell words correctly: dessert vs. desert.
• Practice silent letters: salmon, almonds.
• Use reduced vowels naturally in hotel names.

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12. Practice Exercises

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Choose the correct pronunciation or word to complete each sentence.

1. The correct pronunciation of “pizza” is ______. (PEE-tsa / PEE-za)
2. The “l” in “salmon” is ______. (pronounced / silent)
3. Stress in “hamburger” is on the ______ syllable. (first / second)
4. The word “dessert” means ______. (sweet food / dry place)
5. The correct pronunciation of “recipe” is ______. (RES-ə-pee / re-SEEP)
6. The “l” in “almonds” is ______. (pronounced / silent)
7. The correct pronunciation of “bowl” is ______. (BOHL / BOW-əl)
8. McDonald’s should be pronounced with the final ______. (s / no s)
9. The “ton” in “Sheraton” is ______. (stressed / reduced)
10. “Chips” has a ______ vowel sound. (short / long)

Exercise 2: Multiple Choice Questions

Choose the correct answer.

1. Which word has a silent “l”?
   a) pizza
   b) salmon
   c) hamburger
   d) chips
2. Which word has stress on the second syllable?
   a) salad
   b) onions
   c) dessert
   d) snacks
3. Which word means “a dry sandy place”?
   a) dessert
   b) desert
   c) buffet
   d) recipe
4. Which restaurant name needs the “s” pronounced?
   a) McDonald
   b) McDonald’s
   c) Starbuck
   d) Five Guy
5. Which hotel name has a reduced “ton” ending?
   a) Sheraton
   b) TON
   c) Cotton
   d) Cartoon
6. Which word is uncountable?
   a) hamburger
   b) onion
   c) soup
   d) dessert
7. Which word means “instructions for cooking”?
   a) menu
   b) recipe
   c) buffet
   d) snack
8. Which word has a short vowel sound?
   a) bowl
   b) chips
   c) salad
   d) dessert
9. Which sentence is correct?
   a) I ate two dessert.
   b) I ate two desserts.
   c) I ate two dessertes.
   d) I ate two desert.
10. Which sentence is correct?
    a) I’d like some salmon.
    b) I’d like a salmon.
    c) I’d like salmons.
    d) I’d like the salmons.

Exercise 3: Sentence Transformation / Error Correction

Rewrite each sentence correctly.

1. I’d like to order a piza.
2. The salamon was delicious.
3. I want some desert after dinner.
4. Let’s go to McDonald for breakfast.
5. We stayed at the Shera-TON hotel.
6. She ordered a hamburger and chips. (correct as is)
7. I need the receipe for this dish.
8. The buffett opens at noon.
9. I like onions in my salade.
10. Could I see the menoo, please?

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13. Answer Key with Explanations

Exercise 1 Answers

1. PEE-tsa
   Explanation: The “zz” sounds like “ts.”
2. silent
   Explanation: The “l” in salmon is not pronounced.
3. first
   Explanation: HAM-bur-ger; stress on first syllable.
4. sweet food
   Explanation: Dessert is sweet food eaten after a meal.
5. RES-ə-pee
   Explanation: Three syllables; stress on first.
6. silent
   Explanation: The “l” in almonds is not pronounced.
7. BOHL
   Explanation: Long “o” sound; one syllable.
8. s
   Explanation: Pronounce the final “s” in McDonald’s.
9. reduced
   Explanation: “ton” is reduced to “tən.”
10. short
    Explanation: “Chips” has a short “i” sound.

Exercise 2 Answers

1. b) salmon
   Explanation: Silent “l” in salmon.
2. c) dessert
   Explanation: di-ZURT; stress on second syllable.
3. b) desert
   Explanation: Desert = dry sandy place.
4. b) McDonald’s
   Explanation: Pronounce the apostrophe “s.”
5. a) Sheraton
   Explanation: Reduced “ton” ending.
6. c) soup
   Explanation: Soup is uncountable.
7. b) recipe
   Explanation: Recipe = cooking instructions.
8. b) chips
   Explanation: Short “i” in chips.
9. b) I ate two desserts.
   Explanation: Plural form “desserts.”
10. a) I’d like some salmon.
    Explanation: Salmon is uncountable.

Exercise 3 Answers

1. I’d like to order a pizza.
   Explanation: Correct spelling: pizza.
2. The salmon was delicious.
   Explanation: Correct spelling: salmon; silent “l.”
3. I want some dessert after dinner.
   Explanation: Dessert = sweet food; double “s.”