Question

read the passage. then, select the synonym of the word in bold.
when indonesias tambora volcano erupted in 1815, people didnt know how long its effects would linger. climate changes caused by the volcano made it possible for cholera, a serious disease, to spread around the world. these effects remain even today.

Explanation:

To find the synonym of "linger", we analyze the context. The passage says the effects of the volcano's eruption (including climate changes and disease spread) still exist today. "Linger" means to stay or remain for a long time. "Remain" in the sentence "These effects remain even today" has a similar meaning of continuing to exist or stay. So we identify "remain" as the synonym.

Answer:

remain