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  • "I didn't mean to _____ ___ ___, Officer, I just didn't realise that I shouldn't park my car here."
    break the law
  • If you don't ____ ____ ____ soon, you may find yourself in real trouble.
    mend your ways
  • They need to be able to pay very close attention __ detail.
    at
    to
    by
    an
  • The new detective will never be able to _____ _ ____ if he doesn't try harder.
    solve a case
  • They are _____ some of the first people to arrive at a crime scene.
    under
    supposed
    that
    usually
  • If something is against the law, are you allowed to do it?
    No
    Yes
  • This glamourous image is far from the reality __ being a CSI though.
    of
    at
    in
    the
  • They are responsible ___ collecting and interpreting any evidence they can find that may help catch the criminals involved.
    much
    for
    by
    to
  • If the police place a thief under arrest, do they tell him or her to go home?
    Yes
    No
  • Dropping litter is ______ ___ ___ in England, so make sure you put any rubbish you've got in the bins provided.
    against the law
  • Her lawyer told her to _____ ______ to the crime, so she would receive a lighter sentence.
    plead guilty
  • If you plead guilty to a crime, are you saying you're innocent?
    No
    Yes
  • If you break the law, is it likely you are doing something wrong?
    Yes
    No
  • Crime Scene Investigators work ____ police officers to solve serious crimes.
    near
    with
    to
    off
  • If you are helping to tackle crime, are you engaging in criminal behaviour?
    Yes
    No
  • Most of us think we're familiar ____ Crime Scene Investigators, because we have seen them in various television series.
    with
    that
    by
    at
  • This is because if they rush ____ a job, they may miss a tiny piece of evidence which could solve the case.
    into
    near
    under
    that
  • If you have a police record, have you ever been convicted of a crime?
    Yes
    No
  • She was placed ____ ____ after they caught her shoplifting in the supermarket.
    under arrest
  • CSIs must never hurry, even when they're _____ pressure.
    enjoy
    under
    super
    against
  • We can help ______ _____ in our area by forming a Neighbourhood Watch scheme.
    tackle crime
  • It's unlikely he'll get a job as he has a ______ ______ .
    police record
  • If you solve a case, have you been successful?
    Yes
    No
  • If somebody tells you to mend your ways, are they asking you to help them commit a crime?
    Yes
    No
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