Cambridge 19_Test 1_Reading passage 1_The pirates_Part 2

Which word is a synonym for ALLY in this sentence? The king assured his ALLY that his people were not involved in piracy.

• partner

• supporter

• friend

• associate

Which word is a synonym for PRESSING ISSUE in this sentence? Piracy was a PRESSING ISSUE in the Mediterranean during this period.

• urgent problem

• critical matter

• ongoing concern

• immediate challenge

Which word is a synonym for SUBSTANTIAL in this sentence? The pirates caused SUBSTANTIAL disruption to trade.

• considerable

• large

• significant

• major

Answer explanation

The word 'significant' is a synonym for 'substantial' in this context, as both imply a considerable amount or impact. While 'considerable', 'large', and 'major' are also similar, 'significant' best captures the essence of disruption in trade.

Which word is a synonym for DISRUPTION in this sentence? The pirates caused major DISRUPTION to regional commerce.

• interruption

• chaos

• breakdown

• disturbance

Which word is a synonym for COMMERCE in this sentence? Piracy severely affected COMMERCE in the ancient Mediterranean.

• trade

• economy

• business

• shipping

Which word is a synonym for REJECT in this sentence? The king REJECTED claims that his subjects were involved in piracy.

• denied

• refused

• opposed

• dismissed

Which word is a synonym for CLAIM in this sentence? The pharaoh made a CLAIM that the pirates came from Cyprus.

• assertion

• statement

• accusation

• declaration

Which word is a synonym for ASSURE in this sentence? The king ASSURED the pharaoh that he would punish the pirates.

• promised

• guaranteed

• confirmed

• pledged

Which word is a synonym for SUBJECT in this sentence? The king promised to investigate any of his SUBJECTS involved in piracy.

• citizen

• follower

• people

• resident

Which word is a synonym for INVOLVE IN in this sentence? The king vowed to punish anyone INVOLVED IN piracy.

• participating in

• connected to

• associated with

• implicated in