Ejercicios de Modales y Vocabulario sobre el Crimen: Práctica en Inglés con Soluciones

Ejercicios de Vocabulario sobre el Crimen

1. The following sentences do not make sense. Correct them by replacing the words in bold with words in bold from another sentence. (10 × 1 = 10 points)

1. He was fined a serious crime. Charged with
2. He tried to go straight my bag. Grab
3. He lost a lot of money because of breeding. Gambling
4. Put your phones away - it's guilty to take pictures here. Forbidden
5. He insists he's not charged with, but I don't believe he's innocent. Guilty
6. They're trying to forbidden and stay away from a life of crime. Go straight
7. Nobody was hurt during the gambling. Robbery
8. I was concerned for returning the library book a month late. Fined
9. My family has been robbery horses for generations. Breeding
10. Don't worry. There's no reason to be grab. Concerned

2. Phrasal Verbs

Choose TWO words or phrases that go with each of the phrasal verbs.

1. 1 bring up: an issue, children
2. 2 back up: a car, a document
3. 3 put down: a suitcase, a friend
4. 4 pick up: a language, some food for dinner
5. 5 turn in: early to bed, evidence

3. Expressions with Key Words

Complete the sentences with expressions using the words in brackets.

1. I won't pay this much for a cup of coffee. It's daylight robbery. (robbery)

2. He's going to be behind bars for years for his crimes. (bars)

3. Sophisticated criminals cover their tracks very well. (tracks)

4. It was her first offence, so the police let her off the hook. (hook)

5. If you want to know where Gemma is, look for Alexa. They're as thick as thieves.

4. Modal and Modal Perfect Verbs

Complete the sentences with a suitable modal or modal perfect. There may be more than one possible answer.

1. He must have gone home. His car isn't here.

2. I could have driven, but I walked instead.

3. You shouldn't blame yourself. It wasn't your fault.

4. You can't be serious!

5. There was no choice. We had to be serious! Tell me.

6. Could you help me, please?

7. It's too bad you didn't come with us. You would have enjoyed the film.

8. That must be the reason. It explains everything. It's up to you. You don't have to come.

9. I'm not sure what happened. There might have been a robbery.

5. Write a Logical Sentence

Write a logical sentence to follow each one below. Pay attention to the words in bold. (5 × 2 = 10 points)

1. You had better leave the building immediately. There's a bomb threat.
2. He must have heard what happened in London. It's been on the news for hours.
3. You should try this product. You'll really enjoy it.
4. He should have worn a helmet. His head injuries wouldn't have been so serious.
5. They might not have received an invitation to Emily's party. She wasn't planning on inviting everyone.

6. Rewrite the Sentences

Complete the sentences. Do not change the meaning of the original sentence. Use a modal or modal perfect. (5 × 1 = 5 points)

1. Don't drink from this cup. You mustn't drink from this cup.
2. There's no doubt that he is guilty. He must be guilty.
3. It's impossible that this story is true. Can't be true.
4. She's angry that you didn't invite her. You should have invited her.
5. There's no way they knew what really happened. They couldn't have known what really happened.

7. Write a Logical Follow-up Sentence

Write a logical sentence to follow each one below. Pay attention to the words in bold. (9 × 2 = 18 points)

1. He's been behind bars for years. He won't get out of prison until 2025.
2. The thieves covered their tracks well. They didn't leave any clues behind.
3. This is something that I want to think through. I don't want to make a quick decision.
4. He has a gambling addiction. He's lost all of his savings.
5. You can see this job wasn't done thoroughly. There are still a lot of things that haven't been done.
6. She's been arrested for shoplifting. She tried to steal some cosmetics from a shop.
7. Did you hear there was a robbery last night? The house next door to me was broken into.
8. Be careful when you back up. There's a tree behind you.
9. The thieves are on the run. The police are still looking for them.

8. Complete the Passage

Complete the passage with suitable words from the list below. There are more words than you need. (7 × 1 = 7 points)

1. forbidden, 2. convicted, 3. restrictions, 4. enforced, 5. offender, 6. comply, 7. concerned

9. Modals and Perfect Structures

Complete the sentences using a modal, a modal perfect or the structure had better and a suitable verb. (10 × 2 = 20 points)

1. You weren't honest with me. You should have told me the truth.
2. She didn't say hello. She might not have seen us.
3. It's too bad you didn't ask me earlier. I would have helped you.
4. The sea is very rough and dangerous. You mustn't swim into the water.
5. There was more than enough food. You didn't have to cook.
6. He refused to change his mind. We couldn't convince him otherwise.
7. She's smiling in all the pictures. She must have been happy that day.
8. He's never late for our meetings. Something must have happened to him.
9. I would stay longer if I could.
10. Let's wait a bit longer. He might arrive soon.

10. Describe the Situations

Write a sentence describing the following situations. Use a suitable modal, modal perfect or the structure had better. (5 × 1 = 5 points)

1. A certainty that someone did something. He must have forgotten about our date.
2. A warning about using a product. You had better wear gloves when using this paint.
3. A possibility that something happened. I'm not sure, but they might have decided not to come.
4. Something you regret having done. I shouldn't have eaten all that food.
5. A lack of urgency to do something. You don't have to / needn't arrive so early.