Desert vs. Dessert

a2-pre-intermediate

Desert

noun

Definition

A dry, barren area of land.

Examples

The Sahara is a vast [desert].

Dessert

noun

Definition

The sweet course eaten at the end of a meal.

Examples

We had cake for [dessert].

What's your favorite [dessert]?

Tags

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Practice Quiz

Question 1: The Sahara is the largest hot ___ in the world.

desert dessert

Question 2: For ___, we are having chocolate cake with ice cream.

desert dessert

Question 3: A captain should never ___ his ship.

desert dessert

Question 4: Which word refers to a sweet dish served after a meal?

desert dessert

Question 5: The oasis was a welcome sight in the middle of the ___.

desert dessert

Question 6: I'm too full for ___ right now.

desert dessert

Question 7: Which sentence is correct?

He would never dessert his friends in a time of need. The army marched through the dessert for days. What's on the desert menu? He felt deserted by his colleagues.

Question 8: Which word means a dry, barren area of land?

desert dessert

Question 9: The restaurant is known for its amazing ___ selection.

desert dessert

Question 10: The town was ___ed after the mine closed.

desert dessert

Quiz Answers

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Q7: He felt deserted by his colleagues.

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