Confusing Words test (9)

Wild ......... are native across much of Central Europe, the Mediterranean Region and much of Asia as far south as Indonesia, and have been introduced elsewhere.
boors
bores
boars
bowls

The Sahara ......... is a very hot and dry place. However, in spite of the harsh climate, certain plants and animals continue to prosper there.
Desert
Dessert
Desk
Discern

Paul loves to hike early in the morning because everything is so crisp and fresh at that time. The morning dew and ......... makes the world look dreamy.
mass
mast
mist
missed

Shiana, a beautiful Arabian mare, has a long, sleek .......... Her owner bathes and grooms her on a regular basis.
mein
mane
main
man

The church choir sings the most beautiful ......... every Sunday! I wish I could sing that well.
hymns
hims
hams
hominies

The contractor took the couple to the ......... of their new home. He wanted to discuss details of the dimensions and geological issues they will have to address before construction can begin.
cite
site
sight
soot

Normally, Robert likes his ......... medium rare, but his wife, on the other hand, likes hers well-done.
stake
stain
steak
stoke

To improve Taylor's reading skills, his teacher told his mother that he should read his English assignments ......... at home every night.
aloft
allot
aloud
allowed

Richard got his finger caught in the doorjamb and it was ......... for two days afterwards.
soar
sear
sire
sore

I use rosemary, marjoram and ......... in an old-fashioned roast chicken recipe my mother gave me.
tune
thumb
time
thyme