she may think you are rude. It is also important to (4) your napkin on your lap and (5) your elbows off the table while eating. It is considered polite to (6) your plate clean, but it is not necessary to finish everything on it. If you are offered seconds, it is acceptable to decline politely if you are full. Remember to (7) your utensils properly when you are finished eating. In the United States, it is customary to (8) the host or hostess for the meal before leaving.

1. A. When B. If C. Unless D. Although
2. A. bring B. take C. carry D. fetch
3. A. gift B. present C. souvenir D. token
4. A. put B. place C. lay D. set
5. A. keep B. hold C. maintain D. sustain
6. A. clean B. wash C. wipe D. scrub
7. A. arrange B. organize C. sort D. stack
8. A. thank B. praise C. compliment D. appreciate


1. If you are invited to someone's house for dinner in the United States, what should you do?
2. What should you give to your host?
3. What might your host think if you don't give them a wrapped gift?
4. What should you do with your napkin while eating?
5. Should you keep your elbows on the table while eating?
6. Is it necessary to finish everything on your plate?
7. What should you do with your utensils when you are finished eating?
8. What is customary to do before leaving the host's house after a meal?

1. B
2. A
3. D
4. A
5. B
6. A
7. D
8. A