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The Case of the Missing Ring
Episode 9 : Questioning Emma
Recap
In Episode 8, Detective Bossley interviewed the widow herself. All of the other interviews have been
taped by Cynthia. Was anyone filming this interview? You be the detective! Though it was Cynthia
who hired the detective, she is not in a rush for the detective to find the ring. In
fact, she seems very happy to watch the case unfold slowly. Like many of the other
suspects, Cynthia’s alibi checks out. There is just one more person to interview.
Does Emma seem like the type who would sabotage her own wedding?
Detective’s Tip
Reread the dialogue from Episode 8 before moving on to this lesson.
Are we talking about a crime or a hoax?

Are we talking about is a common way to respond to a concern or issue that is not fully understood.
The phrase is often used to compare two things. It means ... “Do you mean...?”. Here is an example:
Repairman: Your car can be fixed, but it will be very expensive.

Woman: Are we talking about hundreds or thousands of dollars?
You might also hear someone say, “So just how much are we talking about?” . Sometimes “about”
is removed: “Are we talking hundreds or thousands?”
*Note: A hoax is a trick that a person plays on another person in order to achieve a goal.
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Fact File
Fill in the missing information.
Suspect #9: EMMA
Relationship to Widow: _____________________
Suspected Motive: To postpone the wedding
Location of questioning: _____________________
Alibi: ____________________________________
Pre-Reading Vocabulary
Word Definition Notes / Translation
hold your horses wait a minute
to spare (time) to have extra time
to tie the knot to get married
to pull something off to complete a difficult trick or action well
to know which way to understand how things will go (there could be

the wind is blowing sudden changes)
partner in crime a person who often gets into trouble with another
person
Review Write your own definition. Notes / Translation
a man of one’s word
to cut to the chase
first hand
to have something
against
to go abroad
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Dialogue Fill in the blanks with the words from the vocabulary list.
DETECTIVE: ! Hold your __________, Emma! Do you have a moment to

talk?
EMMA: ! My taxi is on its way, but I suppose I can ______________ a

minute to chat.
DETECTIVE: ! Where were you the night the ring went missing? You're the
only one without an alibi.
EMMA:! I thought you'd never ask. I was at the seaside enjoying a

bottle of soda and doing some writing.
DETECTIVE: ! What kind of writing? Are we talking about wedding vows or a confession?
EMMA: ! More like a set of directions. You could call it a… treasure map.
DETECTIVE: ! I knew it! You don't want to ________ the knot, do you? You're the one who stole
the ring!
EMMA: ! Stealing is when you take something without asking, Detective. What I did was
more like… borrowing.
DETECTIVE:! Well if you borrowed the ring, where is it now?
EMMA: ! I know from your show that you're good at reading maps. I suggest you watch
which way the ___________ is blowing.
DETECTIVE: ! The map is in the bottle? You sent it out to sea, didn't you?
EMMA:! Bingo. It has your name on it by the way.
DETECTIVE: ! Something tells me you didn't _________ this off on your own. Who's your
partner in _________, Emma? Who else wants to postpone this wedding?
To be continued...
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Vocabulary Review
A) Are the following word pairs synonyms or antonyms?
1. tie the knot / get divorced! ! !

2. pull something off / fail! !
3. partner in crime / accomplice !
4. to cut to the chase / to beat around the bush! ! !
5. first hand / indirectly! !
B) Match the word to the correct example
VOCABULARY$ $ $ $ EXAMPLES
1. She had time to spare. _____$ $ a. The housekeeper doesn’t believe in watching TV.
2. She has something against it. _____! b. The detective kept his promise.!
3. He is a man of his word. _____! ! c. Someone helped Emma pull off this hoax.
4. He has first hand experience. _____! d. Ralph knows what it’s like to be lonely. !
5. She had a partner in crime. _____!! e. The bride was ready hours before the guests arrived.
C) Complete the sentence by using words or phrases from the vocabulary chart.
1. When you have teenagers in the house you can never _________________________________________ .
2. I want to ________________________ but I can’t afford to pay the airfare.
3. __________________________! I need to know where you’re going and when you will be home.
4. If you have any time __________________________, our houseplants need watering.
5. Let’s ______________________________. Do you love him or not?
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Comprehension Questions
1. What was Emma doing when the detective found

her?
2. Which of the following best describes Emma?
sneaky/friendly/bored/unhappy
3. Why does Emma say “I thought you’d never ask.” ?
4. Does Emma answer the detective’s question about
“tying the knot”?
5. What was Emma writing at the seaside the day the
ring was stolen?
6. True or False? Emma took the ring.
7. Why does this episode end with “To be
continued...”?
PARTNER IN CRIME
Making Predictions There is only 1 episode left. Who is Emma’s
partner in crime? Take a guess!
Discuss these questions with the class or a
partner (or write your response in a journal ______________________________________
entry or blog for homework.)
1. Do you think Emma stole the ring? Why or why

not?
2. Do you think Emma enjoys being alone? Explain

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5. Who do you think is Emma’s partner in crime?

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Teacher’s Answer Key

Fact File
Relationship: Granddaughter
Location of questioning: Just outside Emmaʼs bedroom. (Side exit)
Alibi: No. She was alone and she confesses.
Dialogue: Fill in the Blanks Answers

Detective: Hold your horses, Emma! Do you have a moment to talk?
Emma: My taxi is on its way, but I suppose I can spare a minute to chat.
Detective: Where were you the night the ring went missing? You're the only one without an alibi.
Emma: I thought you'd never ask. I was at the seaside enjoying a bottle of soda and doing some writing.
Detective: What kind of writing? Are we talking about wedding vows or a confession?
Emma: More like a set of directions. You could call it a… treasure map.
Detective: I knew it! You don't want to tie the knot, do you? You're the one who stole the ring!
Emma: Stealing is when you take something without asking, Detective. What I did was more like… borrowing.
Detective: Well if you borrowed the ring, where is it now?
Emma: I know from your show that you're good at reading maps. I suggest you watch which way the wind is blowing.
Detective: The map is in the bottle? You sent it out to sea, didn't you?
Emma: Bingo. It has your name on it by the way.
Detective: Something tells me you didn't pull this off on your own. Who's your partner in crime, Emma? Who else wants to
postpone this wedding?
Vocabulary Review
A) 1. antonyms # 2. antonyms # 3. synonyms# 4. synonyms# 5. antonyms
B) 1. e# # 2. a# # 3. b # # 4. d# # 5. c# #
C) 1. know which way the wind is blowing/know which way the wind is going to blow 2. go abroad 3. Hold your horses! 4. to spare
5. cut to the chase
Comprehension Answers
1. Emma is walking out of her room to catch a taxi when the detective arrives.
2. sneaky
3. She is the last person that the detective questioned.
4. No, she beats around the bush and only talks about the ring.
5. Emma was writing a map for the detective.
6. True
7. This episode ends with “To be continued” because the detective is not finished talking to Emma. He needs to find out who her
partner in crime is.
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The Case of the Missing Ring

Episode 9 : Questioning Emma

Are we talking about a crime or a hoax?

Repairman: Your car can be fixed, but it will be very expensive.

Suspect #9: EMMA

Relationship to Widow: _____________________

Suspected Motive: To postpone the wedding

Location of questioning: _____________________

hold your horses wait a minute

to spare (time) to have extra time

to tie the knot to get married

to pull something off to complete a diﬃcult trick or action well

to know which way to understand how things will go (there could be

Review Write your own definition. Notes / Translation

a man of one’s word

to cut to the chase

DETECTIVE: ! Hold your __________, Emma! Do you have a moment to

EMMA: ! My taxi is on its way, but I suppose I can ______________ a

EMMA:! I thought you'd never ask. I was at the seaside enjoying a

DETECTIVE:! Well if you borrowed the ring, where is it now?

EMMA:! Bingo. It has your name on it by the way.

1. tie the knot / get divorced! ! !

B) Match the word to the correct example

1. What was Emma doing when the detective found

1. Do you think Emma stole the ring? Why or why

2. Do you think Emma enjoys being alone? Explain

5. Who do you think is Emma’s partner in crime?

Teacher’s Answer Key

Dialogue: Fill in the Blanks Answers

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