Educational "Crime & Punishment" worksheet with matching exercises, definitions, and legal term explanations.

Here are the solutions to the exercises on the worksheet.

Part 1: Match each term with the correct definition

TYPES OF CRIME:
1. arson — l. intentionally setting fire
2. assassination — n. killing a prominent person
3. blackmail — r. attempting to obtain money by threatening with revealing personal information
4. bribery — y. offering or taking money to hide information *(Note: In this context, it refers to paying someone to act illegally or keep quiet)*
5. burglary — v. entering a building to commit a theft
6. drunk driving — t. driving under the influence of alcohol
7. drug dealing/pushing — b. selling of illegal drugs
8. forgery — q. making an illegal copy of a document
9. fraud — a. cheating in a business activity
10. hijacking — c. armed seizure of a plane or boat
11. joy riding — i. reckless driving
12. kidnapping — x. to take or confine a person by force
13. molestation — h. unwanted sexual contact
14. mugging — w. stealing from a person by using force
15. murder/homicide — m. killing a person
16. pickpocketing — e. stealing from pockets or handbags in public places
17. rape — o. using force to make a person submit to sexual intercourse
18. robbery — u. robbery with violence in the street *(Note: This definition is circular in the sheet, but 'u' is the only option left for general robbery involving force/threats)*
19. sexual harassment — s. offensive sexual advances, often in the workplace
20. shoplifting — p. to steal merchandise from a shop
21. smuggling — f. secretly bringing a prohibited item into a country
22. terrorism — j. violence against civilians with political goals
23. theft — g. taking somebody else's property
24. touting — d. selling tickets at a higher price
25. vandalism — k. damage or destruction of public property

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Part 2: Find the PERSON who commits each crime

*(The suffix "-er" or "-or" is usually added to the verb/noun to describe the person)*

1. arson — Arsonist
2. assassination — Assassin
3. blackmail — Blackmailer
4. bribery — Briber (or Bribetaker)
5. burglary — Burglar
6. drunk driving — Drunk driver
7. drug dealing — Drug dealer
8. forgery — Forger
9. fraud — Fraudster
10. hijacking — Hijacker
11. joy riding — Joyrider
12. kidnapping — Kidnapper
13. molestation — Molester
14. mugging — Mugger
15. murder — Murderer
16. pickpocketing — Pickpocket
17. terrorism — Terrorist
18. theft — Thief
19. rape — Rapist
20. shoplifting — Shoplifter
21. smuggling — Smuggler
22. touting — Tout

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Part 3: Find the meaning of the following legal terms

*(These are standard definitions suitable for the level of this worksheet)*

1. Acquitted: Found not guilty in a court of law.
2. Charged: Officially accused of committing a crime.
3. Death penalty: The punishment of being put to death for a serious crime.
4. Defendant: The person accused of a crime in a court case.
5. Disorderly conduct: Behavior that disturbs the public peace or order.
6. Evidence: Facts, objects, or testimony used to prove something in court.
7. Guilty: Responsible for doing something wrong or illegal.
8. Handcuffs: Metal rings connected by a chain, used by police to hold a prisoner's wrists together.
9. Judge: The official in charge of a court trial who makes legal decisions.
10. Juror: A member of the group of people (jury) who decide if the defendant is guilty.
11. Juvenile delinquent: A young person (usually under 18) who breaks the law.
12. Oath: A serious promise to tell the truth, often made in court.
13. On parole: Released from prison before the full sentence is served, but must follow strict rules.
14. On probation: Allowed to stay in the community instead of going to prison, under supervision.
15. Ransom: Money paid to get back a kidnapped person or stolen item.
16. To be convicted: To be officially found guilty of a crime by a court.
17. To be fined: To be punished by having to pay money.
18. To get away with: To do something wrong without being caught or punished.
19. Trial: The formal examination of evidence in court to decide if someone is guilty.
20. Verdict: The final decision made by a jury or judge (e.g., "Guilty" or "Not Guilty").
21. Witness: A person who sees an event happen and can describe it in court.