Glossary Practice

What does it mean to be guilty of a crime?

• To be guilty of a crime means to have committed a moral failure.

• To be guilty of a crime means to be legally responsible for committing an unlawful act.

• To be guilty of a crime means to be praised for one's actions.

• To be guilty of a crime means to be innocent of any wrongdoing.

What is the purpose of holding a trial?

• To provide a platform for public debates.

• To entertain the audience during the proceedings.

• To gather opinions from the community on legal matters.

• To determine the facts of a case and ensure justice.

What does it mean to change your ways?

• To change your ways means to modify your behavior or habits.

• To change your ways means to ignore your past mistakes.

• Changing your ways involves staying the same and not adapting.

• It refers to a physical relocation to a new place.

What does it mean to get away with something?

• To be praised for a mistake.

• To confess to a crime openly.

• To avoid punishment for a wrongdoing.

• To receive a reward for good behavior.

What does it mean to pay a fine?

• To pay a fine means to donate to a charity.

• To pay a fine means to receive money for a service.

• To pay a fine means to settle a monetary penalty for a violation.

• To pay a fine means to invest in stocks.

What does it mean to receive a sentence?

• To receive a sentence means to be evaluated for a job position.

• To receive a sentence means to be given a warning by the police.

• To receive a sentence means to be formally judged and assigned a punishment by a court.

• To receive a sentence means to be released from prison early.

What does it mean to accuse someone of a crime?

• To formally claim that someone has committed a crime.

• To praise someone's actions.

• To ignore someone's behavior.

• To reward someone for their good deeds.

What does it mean to keep an eye on someone?

• To watch or monitor someone closely.

• To avoid any interaction with someone.

• To give someone advice.

• To ignore someone's actions.

What does it mean to make a fool of myself?

• It indicates a state of being very serious and composed.

• It refers to making someone else look foolish.

• It means to act in a wise and thoughtful way.

• It means to behave in a foolish or embarrassing manner.

What does it mean to get caught red-handed?

• To be praised for good behavior.

• To be caught in a lie during a conversation.

• To be caught in the act of committing a crime or wrongdoing.

• To be recognized for a charitable act.