Passive
The road was/was being closed immediately.
The road was closed immediately.
an act of attacking someone and stealing their money
mugging
He was accused of _____(steal) money from the company.
He was accused of stealing money from the company.
headline for "disagree"
clash
A person who is in charge of a newspaper or magazine and who decides what should be in it
editor
The injured are believed/believe to have been taken to hospital.
The injured are believed to have been taken to hospital.
an illegal copy of a document, painting, etc. or the crime of making such illegal copies
forgery
I offered _____ (help) him, but he said he could manage.
I offered to help him, but he said he could manage.
headline for "to support"
back
the opposite of innocent
guilty
It is thought that the suspect to be/is armed and very dangerous.
It is thought that the suspect is armed and very dangerous.
the crime of giving someone money or something else of value, often illegally, to persuade that person to do something you want
bribery
He apologized for ____(lose) his temper with me.
He apologized for losing his temper with me.
a person who reads the news on TV or radio
newscaster
Of course, she denies ____ (be) anywhere near scene of the crime.
Of course, she denies being anywhere near scene of the crime.
Being/To be mugged is an absolutely terrifying experience.
Being mugged is an absolutely terrifying experience.
a decision made in court, stating if somebody is guilty or not.
verdict
His boss threatened _____(sack) him if was late one more time.
His boss threatened to sack him if was late one more time.
adjective for news reports and articles which are intended to be shocking and exciting rather than serious
sensational
Two paintings are known to be/have been damaged in the attack.
Two paintings are known to have been damaged in the attack.
The burglars are believed have entered/to have entered through an upstairs window.
The burglars are believed to have entered through an upstairs window.
to decide and state in court that somebody is not guilty of a crime.
acquit
He warned the children _____(not walk) on the frozen lake.
He warned the children not to walk on the frozen lake.
showing an unreasonable like or dislike for someone or something based on personal opinions
biased
the act or process of taking things or people to or from a place secretly and often illegally
smuggling