Vocabulary - crime
What is the legal term for taking someone’s property without permission?
A) Borrowing
B) Theft
C) Gift
D) Purchase
B) Theft
She __________ her old clothes to charity last week.
a) gave away
b) gave out
c) gave in
a) gave away
Which of these is an example of cybercrime?
A) Shoplifting
B) Identity Theft
C) Graffiti
D) Pickpocketing
B) Identity Theft
The thieves managed to __________ with all the valuable paintings from the museum.
a) get away
b) get in
c) get out
a) get away
The gangsters tried to __________ the evidence by burning the documents.
a) cover up
b) cover over
c) cover out
a) cover up
Which of the following is considered a white-collar crime?
A) Vandalism
B) Embezzlement
C) Robbery
D) Assault
B) Embezzlement
He __________ his parents when he decided to drop out of college.
a) brought up
b) broke up
c) broke down
a) brought up
What is it called when someone is forced to work against their will?
A) Employment
B) Internship
C) Volunteering
D) Human Trafficking
D) Human Trafficking
The police __________ the suspect after a long investigation.
a) looked out for
b) looked into
c) looked forward to
b) looked into
What is the name for crimes committed by groups organized primarily for the purpose of illegal activity?
A) Club Activities
B) Organized Crime
C) Community Service
D) Corporate Business
B) Organized Crime
What is the act of illegally entering a building with intent to commit a crime?
A) Trespassing
B) Loitering
C) Burglary
D) Jaywalking
C) Burglary
I need to __________ this meeting. It's no longer necessary.
a) call up
b) call off
c) call in
b) call off
Which term refers to the illegal trade of goods or services?
A) Commerce
B) Investment
C) Smuggling
D) Retail
C) Smuggling
The burglars __________ the jewelry store through a back entrance.
a) broke out
b) broke in
c) broke up
b) broke in
The police __________ the suspect's house and found stolen goods hidden in the basement.
a) raided
b) broke down
c) busted up
a) raided
Which crime involves threatening to reveal someone’s secrets unless a demand is met?
A) Blackmail
B) Bribery
C) Fraud
D) Extortion
D) Extortion
She __________ all the ingredients before starting to cook.
a) looked for
b) looked after
c) looked up
c) looked up
What is the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will?
A) Kidnapping
B) Visiting
C) Hosting
D) Traveling
D) Traveling
The detective promised to __________ the case until they found the culprit.
a) see through
b) see to
c) see into
c) see into
What is the term for making false statements under oath?
A) Storytelling
B) Perjury
C) Exaggeration
D) Fiction
B) Perjury
What do you call the crime of killing another person without premeditation?
A) Manslaughter
B) Murder
C) Homicide
D) Genocide
B) Murder
He always __________ his friends for support during tough times.
a) turns up
b) turns down
c) turns to
c) turns to
What is the crime of setting fire to property intentionally called?
A) Arson
B) Camping
C) Heating
D) Lighting
C) Heating
The fraudster was finally __________ by the authorities.
a) caught up
b) caught on
c) caught out
b) caught on
The fraudster managed to __________ with thousands of dollars before anyone noticed.
a) slip away
b) slip into
c) slip up
a) slip away