Vocabulary 1
To search/study clues. To learn facts about something hidden.
The impression of a fingertip on any surface.
Fingerprints
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The milk were easy to find.
The milk WAS easy to find.
Where was Sarah? I didn't see _______.
Her
PAST TENSE OF hold
Held
Something that proves who committed the crime.
Evidence
The person who committed the crime (both words)
Perpetrator/Culprit
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They are many students in the class.
There are many students in the class.
We are lost. Can you help ______?
Us
PAST TENSE OF drive
drove
To admit or say that you have committed the crime.
Confess
A person who investigates crimes; a detective (NOT detective).
Sleuth
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They gave us an information.
They gave us information.
I loved that movie. I loved watching _______.
It
PAST TENSE OF run
ran
False clues that can lead the detective off track.
Red-Herring
A character who saw or heard the crime committed.
Witness
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There are not any coffee left.
There is not any coffee left.
I am not working today. Do you want to go with ____?
Me
PAST NEGATIVE OF hold
Did not hold
A guess or feeling not based on solid facts.
Hunch
To arrive at a conclusion by looking at the clues (not always right) BOTH WORDS.
Deduction/Deduce
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Your clothes is everywhere!
You clothes ARE everywhere!
David really likes Lisa but she does not like ______.
Him
PAST NEGATIVE OF drive
Did not drive