Reading - Guessing the meanings

"A statue of Shakespeare, the world’s most renowned playwright, stands in Leicester Square in London’s West End. "

What is the synonym for "renowned"?

• modern

• famous

• contemporary

• historic

"These historic buildings now coexist with contemporary shops and offices."

What is the meaning of "contemporary"?

• modern

• jealous

• huilty

• empathetic

"Our recognition of emotions in other species was due to anthropomorphism, or the attribution of human traits to animals."

What is the synonym for "trait"?

• affection

• infant

• evolution

• characteristic

"Researchers found that dogs displayed jealous behaviours when their owners showed affection to other dogs."

What is the synonym for "affection"?

• jealousy

• guilt

• empathy

• love

"There is a general consensus that companies should give back to the community."

What is the synonym for "consensus"?

• foundation

• condition

• responsibility

• agreement

"Since its foundation, Toms has given one pair of shoes to a person in need for every pair sold."

What is the synonym for "foundation"?

• initiative

• bottom line

• establishment

• impact

"It allows customers to donate healthy meals to impoverished children when making a purchase."

What is the synonym for "impoverished"?

• mature

• poor

• praiseworthy

• ultimate

"These types of programmes are praiseworthy for their impact on poverty."

What is the synonym for "impact"?

• consensus

• influence

• initiative

• profit

"By advertising these types of socially responsible programmes, companies boost profits."

What is the synonym for "boost"?

• construct

• revolve

• grasp

• increase

"Weaver ants are most notable for their ability to construct nests from living leaves located high in the treetops."

What is the meaning of "notable"?

• in the first place

• important and deserving attention

• mature

• ultimate