Let's solve this vocabulary exercise step by step. The task is to complete 15 sentences using the words provided on the left side of the page. Each word has a letter (A, C, E, etc.) next to it, and we need to match the correct word to each blank.
Here are the words with their meanings:
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A arrest (n., v.) – to take someone into custody
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C crime scene (n.) – the place where a crime happened
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E escape (v.) – to get away from somewhere
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F free (adj.) – not in jail or not imprisoned
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G gun (n.) – a weapon that shoots bullets
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H handcuffs (n.) – metal cuffs used to restrain someone’s hands
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J jail (n.) – a place where criminals are kept
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K kidnap (v.) – to take someone away against their will
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L lawyer (n.) – a person who gives legal advice
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M murder (n., v.) – to kill someone illegally
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P police officer (n.) – a person who enforces the law
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S shoot (v.) – to fire a gun
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steal (v.) – to take something without permission
Now, let's go through each sentence and fill in the blanks:
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1.
You are a ______ when you break the law (for example, when you rob a bank).
→ A criminal
✔ Answer: C (criminal)
2.
Some criminals carry a ______ with them.
→ A gun
✔ Answer: G (gun)
3.
Be careful! When a criminal has a gun, he or she may want to ______ people with it.
→ Shoot
✔ Answer: S (shoot)
4.
It is the job of ______ to catch criminals.
→ Police officers
✔ Answer: P (police officer)
5.
That man is trying to ______ your car!
→ Steal
✔ Answer: steal (from the list)
6.
Did you rob the bank? Or are you innocent (not guilty)? A ______ will decide.
→ Judge
✔ Answer: J (judge)
7.
Police officers will ______ you after they catch you.
→ Arrest
✔ Answer: A (arrest)
8.
Are you guilty? Did you break the law? Yes? Then you may have to spend some time in ______.
→ Jail
✔ Answer: J (jail)
9.
I don’t want to go to jail! I want to be ______.
→ Free
✔ Answer: F (free)
10.
The police tried to catch the criminal, but he ______. He ran away.
→ Escaped
✔ Answer: E (escape)
11.
Of course, it is against the law to kill a person. ______ is a serious crime.
→ Murder
✔ Answer: M (murder)
12.
When a police officer makes an arrest, she may put ______ on the criminal.
→ Handcuffs
✔ Answer: H (handcuffs)
13.
It is a serious crime to ______ a person – and ask for money to set that person free.
→ Kidnap
✔ Answer: K (kidnap)
14.
Don’t cross over this line! The police are still looking for clues to solve the crime. It’s a ______.
→ Crime scene
✔ Answer: C (crime scene)
15.
The police arrested me, but I didn’t steal the money! I need to talk to a ______.
→ Lawyer
✔ Answer: L (lawyer)
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
C (criminal)
2.
G (gun)
3.
S (shoot)
4.
P (police officer)
5.
steal
6.
J (judge)
7.
A (arrest)
8.
J (jail)
9.
F (free)
10.
E (escape)
11.
M (murder)
12.
H (handcuffs)
13.
K (kidnap)
14.
C (crime scene)
15.
L (lawyer)
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🔍 Explanation:
This exercise tests vocabulary related to crime and law enforcement. Each sentence describes a situation involving criminal activity, police, or legal consequences. By matching the correct word from the list, students learn how these terms are used in context. For example:
- "Arrest" can be both a noun and a verb.
- "Handcuffs" are tools used during arrests.
- "Crime scene" refers to where a crime occurred.
- "Judge" decides guilt or innocence in court.
- "Lawyer" helps defend someone in court.
This kind of exercise builds vocabulary and comprehension skills in real-life contexts.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of crime and punishment worksheet.
