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Improving_MY_English Posted 19 years ago
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desert island or deserted island

0 in a sentence: I would like to live on a desert island / deserted island.02br
00which one is correct? and how should I know which one to choose?0-
  

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02br 02br 00desert island sounds like it is an island with deserts only. 0-

  • 02br 02br 00desert island sounds like it is an island with deserts only.
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0deserted island is an island that is not populated by humans.02br
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00desert island sounds like it is an island with deserts only. Usually not many people live in deserts.0-
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0Hi,02br
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00I think you are thinking of 'dessert' in terms of food.02br
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00'Desert' in the phrase 'desert island' refers to an island that is dry, barren, often with little water or vegetation. (And certainly no desserts! 05000)02br
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00Best wishes, Clive010id1

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