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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #39228 Magazines 2
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The text below is from a restaurant review in a magazine. In the text below some words are missing. Drag words from the box below to the appropriate place in the text. To undo an answer choice, drag the word back to the box below the text.
* Drag the correct answer into all target fields
Many  things  can  make  a  restaurant  popular  with  customers.  For  some,  getting  great    is  important  because  they  like  feeling  welcome  and  relaxed.  The  Lemon  Tree  does  this  very  well.  The  head    gave  us  excellent  menu  suggestions  and  moved  us  to  a  quieter  area  when  we  complained  about  the  .  As  for  the  meal,  The  Lemon  Tree  serves  lovely  food  using    ingredients  people  don't  expect.  For  instance,  the  fruit  and  chocolate  pizza  was  amazing!”

traditional noise unusual service dishes manager waiter

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Correct answer: service

Explanation: The word 'service' fits grammatically as a noun that describes the assistance provided to customers in a restaurant. It aligns with the context of discussing what makes a restaurant popular, specifically highlighting the importance of customer experience.

Meaning: Service refers to the act of helping or doing work for someone, particularly in a hospitality context.

Wrong options:

  • manager: Manager is a noun that refers to a person in charge, which does not fit as it does not describe the type of experience customers seek.
  • unusual: Unusual is an adjective that describes something not common, which does not fit as it does not relate to customer experience directly.
  • noise: Noise is a noun that refers to unwanted sound, which does not fit as it does not describe a positive aspect of the restaurant experience.
  • dishes: Dishes is a noun that refers to prepared food items, which does not fit as it does not relate to the service aspect.
  • traditional: Traditional is an adjective that describes something based on customs, which does not fit as it does not relate to the customer experience in this context.
  • waiter: Waiter is a noun that refers to a person serving food, which does not fit as it does not describe the overall experience customers seek.
Correct answer: waiter

Explanation: The term 'waiter' is a noun that refers to a person who serves food and drinks in a restaurant. It fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the individual responsible for providing service to customers.

Meaning: Waiter refers to a person employed to serve customers at their tables in a restaurant.

Wrong options:

  • manager: Manager refers to a person in charge of the restaurant, which does not fit as it does not describe the individual serving the customers directly.
  • unusual: Unusual is an adjective that does not fit as it does not describe a person but rather a characteristic of something.
  • noise: Noise is a noun that refers to sound, which does not fit as it does not relate to a person serving customers.
  • dishes: Dishes refers to food items, which does not fit as it does not describe a person in the restaurant.
  • traditional: Traditional is an adjective that does not describe a person and is irrelevant in this context.
  • service: Service is a noun that refers to the act of helping customers, but it does not specify the individual providing that service.
Correct answer: noise

Explanation: The word 'noise' is a noun that refers to unwanted sound, fitting grammatically and contextually as it describes the disturbance that prompted the customers to request a quieter area.

Meaning: Noise refers to any sound that is loud or unpleasant, often distracting or disruptive.

Wrong options:

  • manager: Manager refers to a person in charge, which does not fit as it does not describe a sound or disturbance.
  • unusual: Unusual is an adjective that does not fit as it does not describe a sound but rather a characteristic of something.
  • service: Service refers to the assistance provided to customers, which does not fit as it does not relate to sound.
  • dishes: Dishes refers to food items, which does not fit as it does not describe a sound or disturbance.
  • traditional: Traditional is an adjective that does not describe a sound and is irrelevant in this context.
  • waiter: Waiter refers to a person serving food, which does not fit as it does not describe a sound.
Correct answer: unusual

Explanation: The term 'unusual' is an adjective that describes something not commonly found or expected. It fits grammatically and contextually as it characterizes the unique ingredients used in the restaurant's dishes.

Meaning: Unusual means not common or rare, indicating something that stands out.

Wrong options:

  • manager: Manager is a noun that refers to a person in charge, which does not fit as it does not describe the ingredients.
  • noise: Noise is a noun that refers to sound, which does not fit as it does not describe the ingredients used in the food.
  • service: Service refers to the assistance provided to customers, which does not fit as it does not describe the ingredients.
  • dishes: Dishes refers to prepared food items, which does not fit as it does not describe the nature of the ingredients themselves.
  • traditional: Traditional is an adjective that describes something based on customs, which does not fit as it does not indicate uniqueness.
  • waiter: Waiter refers to a person serving food, which does not fit as it does not describe the ingredients.

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