Defective Detective

A person who investigates mysteries and gathers information is ... (Choose ALL that are correct)

• A detective

• A suspect

• A sleuth

• A witness

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

This woman is ...

• A witness

• A suspect

• A red herring

• A sleuth

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What might this be? (Click ALL that apply)

• A crime

• Evidence

• A sleuth

• A clue

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

not working properly

• despicable

• desolate

• defective

• stifling

What is the primary role of a detective in a mystery story?

• To solve the mystery

• To create confusion

• To hide evidence

• To commit the crime

Which word best describes a detective who is not very good at their job?

• Efficient

• Defective

• Brilliant

• Meticulous

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

In the phrase 'defective detective,' what part of speech is 'defective'?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1E

Which of the following is a synonym for 'detective'?

• Criminal

• Investigator

• Victim

• Bystander

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

What is a common trait of a detective in literature?

• Ignorance

• Curiosity

• Laziness

• Indifference

In a detective story, what is usually the detective's main goal?

• To find the truth

• To deceive others

• To escape the law

• To create a mystery