Exercise 1: Multiple Choice – Mystery Vocabulary
Select the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence:
Example: She had an ________ proving she was at the library when the crime occurred. (Answer: alibi)
1. The detective found a crucial piece of ________ at the crime scene.
2. A person who saw the event is called a ________.
3. The police questioned the main ________ in the case.
4. The ________ collected all the evidence from the scene.
5. The jury reviewed the ________ presented by the prosecutor.
6. The thief left behind a valuable ________ that helped solve the case.
7. The ________ was able to identify the suspect from a photo lineup.
8. The ________ conducted a thorough investigation of the crime.
9. The suspect claimed he had an ________ for the time of the robbery.
Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks – Past Perfect Tense
Complete the sentences using the past perfect tense:
Example: By the time the police arrived, the thief ________ (escape). (Answer: had escaped)
1. She realized that she ________ (lose) her wallet earlier that day.
2. They couldn’t find the suspect because he ________ (leave) the country.
3. The detective discovered that the key ________ (disappear) before the crime.
4. By the time they arrived, the meeting ________ (end).
5. The witness admitted that he ________ (not see) the suspect clearly.
6. She remembered that she ________ (lock) the door before leaving.
7. The officer confirmed that the suspect ________ (not commit) the crime.
8. The thief confessed that he ________ (steal) the money hours earlier.
9. The detective realized that the victim ________ (write) a letter before dying.
10. The suspect claimed that he ________ (be) at home when the crime occurred.
Exercise 3: Match Words to Definitions
Match the mystery-related word to its definition:
Example: Proof that someone was elsewhere when a crime occurred. (Answer: alibi)
1. Facts or information supporting a belief or claim.
2. A person thought to have committed a crime.
3. Someone who investigates crimes.
4. Information that helps solve a mystery.
5. A person who sees an event and can describe it.
6. Something that proves innocence or guilt.
7. A hint that leads to solving a puzzle.
8. A person being questioned about a crime.
9. The process of examining facts to discover the truth.
10. A reason to believe someone committed a crime.