Imperatives
What does an imperative sentence do?
It gives a command or instruction.
What does it mean to drain pasta?
To remove the water.
What are sequence words used for?
To show time order
What does a food blogger do?
Writes about food online.
If something is “a piece of cake,” how is it?
Very easy
Which of these is a cooking command?
A. The water boils fast.
B. Boil the water.
B. Boil the water.
If a recipe says to mince the garlic, what should you do?
Cut it into very, very small pieces.
Boil water.
Add the pasta.
Drain the pasta.
What sequence word or words can go infront of Boil?
First
What is a food truck?
A restaurant that moves from place to place.
If someone is “cool as a cucumber,” how do they feel?
They feel very calm or relaxed
Give an example of a cooking imperative.
(Any correct answer, e.g., Stir the soup.)
What does it mean to roast vegetables?
Cook them in the oven
“_____ , serve the dish and enjoy!”
Lastly / Finally.
A food forager mainly…
Looks for mushrooms and wild plants.
What does “spill the beans” mean?
To tell a secret.
What word often starts a negative imperative?
Don’t.
If you slice the tomato, what size is it?
Very thin or flat pieces
Put the steps in order: Then / First / Finally
First → Then → Finally.
What does a food stylist do?
Makes food look nice for photos.
Your friend says, “Don’t worry, that problem is small potatoes.” What does he mean?
The problem is small and not a big deal.
Make a cooking imperative using the verb “add.”
(Any correct answer, e.g., Add the salt.)
What does it mean to whisk eggs?
Mix them quickly with a whisk.
“_____ you cut the onions, put them in the pan.”
After.
What does a restaurant designer do?
Designs the colors, lighting, and layout.
What does “Don’t cry over spilled milk” mean?
Don’t worry about a mistake that already happened.