Meaning of 'a very modest dish'

[Dolmyr]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #214 "What comes next (the letter)", question 7

I only had a ..........

(a) a very modest plate
(b) a very modest number
(c) a very modest dish
(d) a very modest bowl

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #214 "What comes next (the letter)", answer 7

I only had a a very modest dish.

Correct answer: (c) a very modest dish

Your answer was: incorrect
I only had a a very modest number.
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Hi,

Would u please explain to me why you chose a very modest dish?

Thanks
Dolmyr

[Alan]

Hi,

The word dish is used here to represent the particular selection made from the menu.

Alan
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[Saneta]

why not: plate? she/he could have got the dish on the modest plate

thanks

[Beeesneees]

'dish' here refers to the meal itself rather than the crockery it is served off.
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