Basic Details
Word: Desert
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A large, dry area of land that receives very little rain and has few plants.
Synonyms: Wasteland, barren land, arid region
Antonyms: Paradise, lush area, rainforest
Idioms and Phrases
- Desert island: Refers to a remote island, often used when imagining being stranded without people. Example: "If I could choose a place for a vacation, it would be a desert island with beautiful beaches."
- To desert someone: To leave someone behind or abandon them. Example: "He felt sad when his friends decided to desert him during the tough times."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The Sahara is one of the largest deserts in the world, known for its vast sand dunes.
Example 2: Many animals, like camels and snakes, can survive in the harsh conditions of a desert.
Example 3: The explorers faced many challenges as they crossed the dry desert on their adventurous journey.
Fun Fact
Did you know that some deserts can experience temperature changes of over 60 degrees Celsius between day and night? This is because the dry air cannot hold heat well.
Famous Quote
"The desert tells a different story every time one ventures on it." Robert Edison Fulton Jr.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "desert" mean?
a) A large area of water
b) A large, dry area of land
c) A type of forest
d) A mountain range
Answer: b) A large, dry area of land
2. Which of these is a synonym of "desert"?
a) Barren land
b) City
c) Ocean
d) Jungle
Answer: a) Barren land
3. Which is an antonym of "desert"?
a) Arid region
b) Wasteland
c) Rainforest
d) Plain
Answer: c) Rainforest
4. Which sentence uses "desert" correctly?
a) The desert was filled with beautiful flowers and trees.
b) The explorers walked through the hot desert for days.
c) The desert had lots of rivers and lakes.
d) The desert was crowded with people.
Answer: b) The explorers walked through the hot desert for days.
5. What does the idiom 'desert island' mean?
a) A very large city
b) A lonely island with no people
c) A crowded island
d) A famous landmark
Answer: b) A lonely island with no people
