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Crime and punishment

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  • Present modals: It ______ be easy for him, looking after three kids on his own.
    can't
  • What do you call a person who steals things from shops?
    A shoplifter
  • What do you call being cruel and hurtful to people on social networks?
    Cyber bullying
  • What is the crime called when someone takes your wallet or phone from your pocket?
    Pickpocketing
  • Modals in the past: The thief ____ ____ ____ a key. The door was locked and nothing was broken.
    must have had
  • Modals in the past: An earthquake? That _____ _____ ______ terrifying!
    must have been
  • What do you call taking someboday against their will?
    Kidnapping
  • What is the word for an amount of money you need to pay for committing a less serious crime?
    A fine
  • Modals in the past: Police think the suspect ____ ____ left the country using a fake passport.
    may have, might have, could have
  • Modals in the past: She _____ ______ driven there. Her car keys are still here.
    can't have
  • Criminals who ________ the law may face prison.
    break
  • What do you call a sum of money given to dishonestly persuade someone to act in one's favour?
    A bribe
  • He was interviewed by police but provided an ____________ placing him at a party.
    alibi
  • Present modals: That _____ be the main entrance. I can see people queuing to get in.
    must
  • Men are known to ____ more crimes than women.
    commit
  • What is illegally transporting tobacco,drugs or other goods from one country to another called?
    Smuggling
  • What do you call the type of punishment where a person is made to do work or help people without being paid?
    Community service
  • The gunmen took three __________during the bank robbery.
    hostages
  • She ______him for years threatening to tell his wife about their affair.
    blackmailed
  • Police have arrested four suspects/suspicion in connection to the recent acts of vandalism.
    suspects
  • To _____ away with a crime means to escape punishment
    get
  • What is another way to say to own up to a crime?
    Admit or confess
  • Present modals: I've lost my keys. They _______ be at work or they could be in the car.
    might,may,could