Detached vs. separate

[francis]

English Synonym, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #69 "Synonyms for lonely and alone", question 6

For a long time now we have been looking for a ......... house to live in.

(a) solitary
(b) single
(c) detached
(d) alone

English Synonym, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #69 "Synonyms for lonely and alone", answer 6

For a long time now we have been looking for a detached house to live in.

Correct answer: (c) detached

Your answer was: n/a
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why detached & not separate

[Daniela]

Dear Learner,
Separate is not one of the options here and "detached house" is the collocation which is usually used for a house (or any building) standing apart from others.
Daniela
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