English 3rd year

Crash test: vocabulary unit 7

Complete the sentences with the most appropriate verbs:

1. Everyone __________________ she committed the crime but we have no real evidence.
2. We had to ________________________ a fin after going over the speed limit.
3. The criminal received a ________________ sentence for his crime. Twenty years for robbing a bank!
4. Yesterday, the trial was ___________________ at the High Court and a verdict was reached.
5. “If you don’t pay me back my money, I will take you to ____________” The man said angrily.
6. After careful examination of the evidence, the man was found ____________ and taken to prison.
7. “The DNA test is all the ______________ we need as evidence.” Said the detective.
8. She broke into a house and stole valuable items, so she’s in jail for ________________________.

Fill in the gaps with the most adequate phrasal verb or expression in the CORRECT FORM:

9. After being on fire for 2 hours, the whole place was ______________________ and destroyed.
10. I lied to my parents after what had happened, but they could ____________________ me and knew I was lying.
11. You should _______________ on your stuff when travelling by bus or train. They could your phone in an instant.
12. I was so busy looking at the evidence that I _______________________ and then I realized I was late for work.
13. I really _____________________ about my money or wallet, I just want to get my ID and credit card back!
14. As soon as the thieves broke the glass, the alarm ______________________ and alerted the security staff.
15. I don’t believe hardened criminals can ________________________ and become honest people.

Complete the gaps with the right prepositions:

16. Most criminals are used to living _____________ the law and doing what they want.
17. The police arrested me ________ a crime a hadn’t committed!
18. The judge sentenced her ____________ ten years in prison.
19. After being pressured by the police, he confessed ____________ his horrible crime.
20. As he was innocent _________ the crime, he was let go the next day.