Pirates vs. gangsters

[raina]

English Synonym, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #73 "Synonyms for robber and thief", question 5

The ship was attacked by ......... near a deserted island.

(a) burglars
(b) gangsters
(c) pirates
(d) thieves

English Synonym, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #73 "Synonyms for robber and thief", answer 5

The ship was attacked by pirates near a deserted island.

Correct answer: (c) pirates

Your answer was: incorrect
The ship was attacked by gangsters near a deserted island.
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why is pirates correct and not gangsters

raina

[Daniela]

Dear English Learner,
A pirate is someone who attacks ships in order to rob them, that's why "pirates" is the word that fist in this sentence.
A gangster is a criminal who is a member of an organized gang usually.
Daniela
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