Point out a possible mistake in a bill.
The idea
Use seems to be to raise a concern, then ask Could you check…? to request a check.
Examples
- There seems to be an extra charge on my bill.
- I was charged twice for the same drink.
- The amount is higher than the price on the menu.
- Could you check this item, please?
- I think the discount is missing from the total.
- Would you mind explaining this service charge?
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Watch out
Do not say I was charged two times for two drinks if only one drink was ordered: state that the same drink was charged twice.
Try it yourself
Choose the amount added to a bill: The bill includes a ___ for a meal we did not order. (charge / discount)
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charge
charge names an amount added to the bill.
Complete the polite request: Could you ___ the total for me? (check / cook)
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check
check asks someone to examine the total.
Choose the word for two times: The same item appears ___ on the receipt. (twice / never)
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twice
twice means the item appears two times.
Practice round
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Choose the amount added to a bill: The bill includes a ___ for a meal we did not order. (charge / discount)
Complete the polite request: Could you ___ the total for me? (check / cook)
Choose the word for two times: The same item appears ___ on the receipt. (twice / never)
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Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Describe a charge that seems wrong and ask someone to check it.