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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. 02 br
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00 which one is correct? and how should I know which one to choose? 0-
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02 br 02 br 00 desert island sounds like it is an island with deserts only. 0-
- 02 br 02 br 00 desert island sounds like it is an island with deserts only.
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0 deserted island is an island that is not populated by humans. 02 br
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00 desert island sounds like it is an island with deserts only. Usually not many people live in deserts. 0-
02 br
00 desert island sounds like it is an island with deserts only. Usually not many people live in deserts. 0-
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0 Hi, 02 br
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00 I think you are thinking of 'dessert' in terms of food. 02 br
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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! 05 0 00 ) 02 br
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00 Best wishes, Clive 010id 1
02 br
00 I think you are thinking of 'dessert' in terms of food. 02 br
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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! 05 0 00 ) 02 br
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00 Best wishes, Clive 010id 1
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