Meaning of "second helping"

[Lost_Soul]

English Grammar Error, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #19 "Adverbs and Gerunds", question 9

Waiter, I wonder if you could get me the addition as soon as possible because we have to catch the last train home.

(a) wonder
(b) addition
(c) have to

English Grammar Error, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #19 "Adverbs and Gerunds", answer 9

Waiter, I wonder if you could get me the bill as soon as possible because we have to catch the last train home.

Correct entry: bill
The error was: (b) addition

You have found the error but your entry is incorrect.
Waiter, I wonder if you could get me the second helping as soon as possible because we have to catch the last train home.
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Hi,

Can I say like that (with the meaning that they wanted to get some more food because they were still hungry) ??

[Alan]

Hi,

Yes, a second helping is another/additional portion of a particular dish/food.

Alan
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