SPELL CHECK / GRADE 7.

2 8th January 2020

1. mournfully: The dog looked mournfully after its owner. 14. accuse: She practically accused me of starting the fire!

2. mantelpiece: There was a clock on the mantelpiece. 15. arrest: She was arrested andcharged with arson.

3. untended:  Untended garden was soon overgrown with weeds. 16. bail: For very serious crimes, it is hard to get bail.

4. closure: The factory is under threat of closure. 17. charge: The charges against you have been dropped.

5. inevitable: It was an inevitable consequence of the decision. 18. culprit: The police quickly identified the real culprits.

6. vague: I am vague about what happened during the rest of the

19. fine: He got fined £200 for parking illegally.
night.

7. warrant: They had a warrant to search the house. 20. guilty: John had a guilty look on his face.

8. enthusiasm: The news was greeted with a lack of enthusiasm by

21. innocent: They have imprisoned an innocent man.
those at the meeting.
9. insurance: All the stolen items were coveredby insurance. 22. jail: His lawyer worked hard to keep him out of jail.

23. judge: The judge in the case reminded the jury not to discuss the case outside
10. consult:  If the pain continues, consult your doctor.
the courtroom.
11. criminal: Police sometimes put themselves in danger when
24. plead: They hired a top lawyer to plead their case.
arresting violent criminals.
12. detective: Sherlock Holmes was Conan Doyle's fictional
25. testify: Several witnesses have come forward to testify against her.
detective.
13. investigation: The police have completed their investigations into
the accident.