Commonly Confused Words #4 Desert vs. Dessert. Definitions: Desert: a place that is without much vegetation or life due to the environment/weather; to.

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Commonly Confused Words #4 Desert vs. Dessert

Definitions: Desert: a place that is without much vegetation or life due to the environment/weather; to leave or abandon Ex. The Sahara is a vast, sandy desert. Ex. The soldiers had to desert the area. Dessert: type of rich food served as the final course of a meal. Ex. Pudding is my favorite dessert. Ex. My favorite meal is dessert.

Directions: Choose the appropriate word for the following sentences 1.This amazing country is full of incredible landscapes such as glaciers, volcanos, and (deserts/desserts). 2. Travelers on their way through the Arabian (dessert/desert) might encounter many storms. 3. Try not to (desert/dessert) your friends when they need you. 4. Pudding (deserts, desserts) are my favorite type of sweet treat.

Answers 1.Deserts 2.Desert 3.Desserts 4.Desserts

Context Clues 1. The baby was sleeping nicely, but we needed to leave; I hated to noog him. a)Shake b) rock c) startle d) wake 2. My appetite may be better in the evening when you are here, but it is hagem in the morning when you are away! a)Better b)worse c) restored d) enhanced 3. There is one marked nablefast about this paper, a thing nobody seems to notice but myself, and that is that is changes as the light changes. a)Peculiarity b)sameness c) shyness d)hatefulness