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Vocabulary 1

100

This is evidence used to solve a mystery. 

clue

200

A person thought to be guilty is a:

suspect

300

Factual information in a case is:

evidence

400

An inference based on evidence is a:

deduction

500

This is an excuse that proves the suspect is not guilty.

alibi

Vocabulary 2

100

This is something that is difficulty to understand. 

mystery

200

This is a reason for committing a crime. 

motive

300

Another word for a sleuth is a:

detective

400

Circumstances in an investigation

case

500

a false clue

red herring

Vocabulary 3

100

This is a place where a mystery happened. 

crime scene

200

This is an act that's against the law. 

crime

300

A red herring is:

a false clue

400

Another word for a detective is a:

sleuth

500

A person who solves crimes is a:

detective

Examples 1

100

Stealing something is an example of a

crime

200

Finding your fingerprints at the crime scene may provide __________________ that you committed the crime. 

evidence

300

If a mom has a hungry child, that may provide a _______________ for why she tried to break into a restaurant. 

motive

400

When the police can't figure out who robbed a bank, it becomes a _________________ that needs to be solved. 

mystery

500

If a suspect proves that he was at home during a bank robbery, that serves as an_________________ for that suspect. 

alibi