Question

. Fill in the correct word from the list below:
trial, magistrates, bail, charged, accused, evidence, innocence, pleaded, detained, custody.
The man 1) ..... of kidnapping the wealthy heiress Christine Moore appeared yesterday before 2) .... and was formally 3) ..... with the crime. He 4) ..... not guilty but was denied 5) .... . The man, James Clarke, 27, will be 6) ...... in police 7) ..... until his 8) ....., which is expected to begin in September. Mr Clarke claimed in a statement yesterday that he did not kidnap Miss Moore abd that there was no 9) .... to support the charge, adding that he was confident that his 10) .... would be made clear.

4. Underline the correct word.
1) Burglars broke in / broke into and stole all our jewellery.
2) The escaped prisoner evaded / assaulted capture for 3 months until they found his hideout.
3) They say that Robin Hood robbed / intruded the rich and gave to the poor.
4) The gang held up the bank and robbed / stole £ 5 million.
5) The terrorists decided to kidnap / slaughter all the hostages if their demands were refused.
6) Three youths mugged / shoplifted the old man in the street and took his wallet and watch.
7) He tore the clothes off the girl and trapped / raped her.
8) He was arrested while trying to smuggle / forge drugs into the country.

Answer 1

1 accused 2 magistrates 3 accused 4 pleaded 5 bail 6 detained 7 custody 8 trial 9 evidence 10 innocence

1 in 2 evaded 3 robbed 4 stole 5 slaughter 6mugged 7raped 8 smuggle