What is the difference between flower and flour?

A flower is the colorful part of a plant — a rose or a tulip. Flour is the powder made from grain that you use for baking bread and cakes.

Is it a bag of flour or a bag of flower?

A bag of flour — the baking powder made from wheat. Flour is uncountable, so it has no plural in everyday use. Flowers grow in the garden and do have a plural.

How do I remember flower vs flour?

Flour ends in our : “ our bread needs fl our .” A flower is a grow-er — it ends in -er because it grows.

Level: A2

Flower vs Flour

Flower (the plant that blooms) and flour (the baking powder) sound exactly the same. Remember: our bread needs flour. Practice with the sentences below.

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Flower – the colorful part of a plant; a plant grown for its blooms.
She picked a ______ from the garden. – flower
The bee landed on a yellow ______. – flower
He gave his mother a beautiful ______. – flower
A ______ needs sunlight to grow. – flower
This purple ______ smells wonderful. – flower
The first ______ of spring opened today. – flower
She put the ______ in water right away. – flower
A white ______ grew by the door. – flower
Every ______ in her garden is different. – flower
The little girl drew a ______ in her notebook. – flower
This ______ has soft pink petals. – flower
Bees fly from one ______ to the next. – flower
The ______ opened in the morning sun. – flower
Grandma planted a ______ near the gate. – flower
A rose is the most romantic ______. – flower
The ______ died because I forgot to water it. – flower
She wore a small ______ in her hair. – flower
My favorite ______ is the sunflower. – flower
One ______ floated on the pond. – flower
The ______ shop on our street sells roses. – flower
The ______ in the vase is still fresh. – flower
Flour – powder made from grain, used for baking (uncountable).
We need a bag of ______ for the bread. – flour
Add the ______ to the bowl. – flour
The recipe calls for two cups of ______. – flour
You cannot make bread without ______. – flour
She spilled ______ all over the kitchen floor. – flour
His hands were white with ______. – flour
Weigh the ______ on the kitchen scale. – flour
There is ______ on your shirt. – flour
This cake needs one more cup of ______. – flour
Keep the ______ in a dry place. – flour
The baker bought ten bags of ______. – flour
______ comes from wheat. – flour
We ran out of ______, so I went to the store. – flour
Roll the dough in a little ______. – flour
These tortillas are made of corn ______. – flour
My apron is covered in ______. – flour
Use whole wheat ______ for a healthier loaf. – flour
The pizza dough needs more ______. – flour
Without enough ______, the cookies fall apart. – flour
She measured the ______ for the cake. – flour
How much ______ do we need for the pancakes? – flour

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between flower and flour?: A flower is the colorful part of a plant — a rose or a tulip. Flour is the powder made from grain that you use for baking bread and cakes.
Is it a bag of flour or a bag of flower?: A bag of flour — the baking powder made from wheat. Flour is uncountable, so it has no plural in everyday use. Flowers grow in the garden and do have a plural.
How do I remember flower vs flour?: Flour ends in our: “our bread needs flour.” A flower is a grow-er — it ends in -er because it grows.