Salt

Verb + salt

• pass the salt

• cut down on salt

• add salt to (the soup)

• sprinkle salt on / over (your chips)

Common expressions

• a pinch of salt

• a (level) teaspoon of salt

• high / low in salt

• your salt intake

• salt and pepper

Exercise

Verb + salt

1. Norma, could you pass the salt. please?

2. I think if we add some salt to the soup, it will taste better.

3. I usually sprinkle a little salt on my food to give it flavor, especially boiled vegetables.

4. I have high blood pressure and the doctor has advised me to cut down on the amount of salt I'm eating.

Common expressions

1. Don't add too much salt. Just a pinch will do. - e

2. You should avoid foods like crisps which are high in salt. - c

3. A level teaspoon of salt should be enough. - d

4. Most of us should reduce our salt intake. - b

5. Season the soup with salt and pepper. - a

Notes

1. Note these expressions:

• Salt helps to bring out the flavor in food.

• A lot of tinned food is high in salt.

• Hey! Go easy on the salt. Too much salt is bad for your health.

1. The sea is made up of salt water. Lakes are made up of fresh water.

• I don't like swimming in the sea. I hate getting salt water in my eyes.