Short explanation of the synonyms

[Latunda]

English Synonym, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #73 "Synonyms for robber and thief", question 9

There is a ......... in this office. Small things from my desk disappear very often.

(a) criminal
(b) thief
(c) robber
(d) gangster

English Synonym, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #73 "Synonyms for robber and thief", answer 9

There is a thief in this office. Small things from my desk disappear very often.

Correct answer: (b) thief
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Latunda

[Daniela]

Dear Latunda,
I couldn't figure out what exactly your question was but here is a short explanation of the synonyms in this test. Hope it will help you to take the test.
A robber is a person who steals from someone else in his presence, usually by using force.
A bandit most of the time is a member of a gang (band). Bandits are usually masked and use violence.
A burglar is a person who breaks into a house, or other building (breaks the door, or a window), especially at night, in order to steal something.
A thief (stealer) is someone who steals from somebody else when he/she isn't there. Thieves usually don't use violence.
A shoplifter is a person who takes things from a shop, without paying for them.

Daniela
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