Question
Use the definitions to decide which homograph fits the context of the sentence.
desert: to leave
desert: dry, barren area of land
Which sentence uses the word desert to mean “to leave”?
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Responses
The northern region of African contains a large desert.
The northern region of African contains a large desert.
The desert sand blew fiercely in the wind.
The desert sand blew fiercely in the wind.
We saw a snake, spiders, several reptiles, and a cactus in the desert.
We saw a snake, spiders, several reptiles, and a cactus in the desert.
My brother decided to desert his baseball game when it began to rain
desert: to leave
desert: dry, barren area of land
Which sentence uses the word desert to mean “to leave”?
(1 point)
Responses
The northern region of African contains a large desert.
The northern region of African contains a large desert.
The desert sand blew fiercely in the wind.
The desert sand blew fiercely in the wind.
We saw a snake, spiders, several reptiles, and a cactus in the desert.
We saw a snake, spiders, several reptiles, and a cactus in the desert.
My brother decided to desert his baseball game when it began to rain
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The sentence that uses the word "desert" to mean "to leave" is:
"My brother decided to desert his baseball game when it began to rain."
"My brother decided to desert his baseball game when it began to rain."
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