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Vocabulary Quiz 10
Exercise 1

Complete the sentences with the name of the criminal. Use the type of crime in brackets to
help you.

0 The attacker (attack) escaped but the police think they know who he is.

1 The theft (thief) of the jewellery was the second time in a month something had been taken from that store.

2 Shoplifting (shoplifter) has increased in the area but the police haven't arrested anybody.

3 The hacking (hacker) of the computer reminded us that we needed to improve our online security.

4 Pickpocketing (pickpocket) is a very common crime in large cities.

5 The woman went to prison for 30 years for the murder (murderer) of the politician.

Vocabulary Quiz 10
Exercise 2

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb from the box.

rob ✓ steal beat get break

0 Oh, no. I think I've been robbed ! Where's my favourite hat? It was right here on the chair next to me a few minutes

ago.

1 Karl borrowed Andy's bike without asking. He got away with it but now he feels bad and is thinking of telling Andy.
What do you think he should do?

2 Harry was beaten up outside the school but he doesn't know who did it.

3 Somebody broke into Mandy's flat but luckily they didn't take anything valuable.

4 I think my coat has been stolen . I'm sure I left it in the corner here but it's not there now.

Vocabulary Quiz 10
Exercise 3

Complete the sentences with the missing words. The first letters are given.

0 The man left his wallet on the table and went to the toilet. When he came back it was gone.

1 The gang of criminals are wanted by the police for a number of local crimes.

2 There is a burglar operating in the area so police are warning people to lock all their doors and windows before
they go out to work.

3 Mum dropped her purse on the street but someone noticed and gave it back to her. She was lucky because it had a
lot of money in it as well as her credit cards and ID.

4 I've never been the victim of a crime. It's pretty safe where I live.

5 The police are looking for a vigilante who dresses like Batman. Although he is helping people, they think he could
be dangerous.

6 The suspect was arrested but the police are looking for more evidence.

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