Vocabulary
Types of Penalties
True/False
Cases
Random
100

Who commits a crime?

a criminal

100

People pay money as punishment.

fines

100

A married couple Bonnie and Clyde were known for their violence.

They were known for their violence, however they weren't married.

100

Diego broke into a house and stole electronics. He committed a... 

burglary

100

Do you agree or disagree? 

 "Strict parenting prevents teens from breaking the law."

You get points in case you used an appropriate phrase to express your opinion, for example: In my opinion...

200

Who decides on sentences in court?

a judge 

200

This is unpaid work for society.

community service

200

Bonnie and Clyde were killed  in a police station after surrendering.

They were killed on a road in Louisiana.

200

Noah stole a car. He's a car...

theft

200

What word's missing? ... THE LAW

BREAK

300

What do you call a type of cybercrime that involves sending deceptive messages to trick you into sharing your personal information?

phishing

300

Time spent in a cell.

jail/prison sentence

300

The death penalty in Russia is suspended. 

true

300

John killed a person. He's a...

murderer

300

Continue with your own words: "Judges lock people up in a cell when…"

You get points if you used target criminal vocabulary.

400

What do you call the illegal burning of a building or other property?

arson

400

Punishment delayed unless reoffending.

suspended sentence

400

The Chinese government continues to be the world’s leading executioner.

true

400

Jacob illegally used a famous person identity. He's an... 

identity theft

400

A person who has seen a crime is a...

witness

500

It means to perform an act that violates the law or breaks a legal rule, often leading to punishment or legal consequences.

commit a crime

500

What do you call a capital punishment?

death penalty

500

ADX Florence USA is also known as Black Dolphin.

ADX Florence USA is also known as Alcatraz. 

500

Emma tricked an old man and got money from him by getting his confidence, the old man trusted her. Emma is a...

confidence trickster

500

Complete the second sentence using the word in capitals so that it has a similar meaning to the first.


‘Yes, I’ll help with the police search,’ said Dave. AGREED

Dave ... the police search.

Dave agreed to help with the police search.