Mystery vocab

Which term means a reason for committing a crime?

• alibi

• motive

• sleuth

• case

Match each term to its correct definition.

• excuse showing a suspect isn’t guilty

• clue

• evidence used to solve a mystery

• alibi

• detective

• sleuth

• false clue

• red herring

Which items describe parts of an investigation? Select all that apply.

• crime scene

• case

• deduction

• mystery

A detective analyzes facts to reach a conclusion. What word best describes this process?

• deduction

• motive

• suspect

• crime

Which term refers to factual information in a case?

• alibi

• evidence

• red herring

• mystery

Which pair correctly matches the place where a mystery happened with its term?

• crime scene

• suspect

• case file

• alibi note

In a mystery story, which role is the person thought to be guilty?

• sleuth

• suspect

• motive

• witness

Which two terms are most likely confused because both involve clues, but only one is intentionally misleading? Select both.

• clue

• red herring

• evidence

• alibi

Which statement best defines a mystery?

• reason behind a crime

• excuse proving innocence

• something difficult to understand

• act against the law

Which set correctly groups a job title with what that person does?

• suspect — gathers clues

• sleuth — detective

• case — guilty person

• alibi — crime location