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Questioning a Witness


to witness (verb):to see something happen
a witness (noun):a person who sees something happen
Witnesses are valuable to the police. A witness is somebody who is actually present when something happens and sees what happens. The police usually like to question all witnesses as soon as possible after a crime, accident or other event.

Questions police ask witnesses

  • Did you see what she was wearing?
  • Did he have a weapon?
  • Was the gun loaded?
  • What kind of car was the thief driving?
  • I will need to get a statement from you.
  • How long ago did this happen?
  • If you think of anything else, please notify us.

Description of a suspect

  • He was wearing sunglasses.
  • He had a mustache.
  • He had a beard.
  • She was dressed in black.
  • She had a baseball cap on.
  • She was wearing gloves.
  • Hair: short, long, shoulder length, curly, straight, spiky, brown, blond, black, red, in a ponytail
  • Body: skinny, fat, chubby, medium build, muscular, tall, short, average height

Sample Conversation

An ESL teacher working in Korea witnesses a bank robbery. The police question her as a witness...
Police:I understand you were the key witness for the robbery.
Woman:Yes, I was the only other person in the bank besides the tellers.
Police:Are you okay to answer some questions for me?
Woman:Sure. I don't know how much help I'll be. He made me get on the ground so I didn't get a very good look at him.
Police:Was he carrying a weapon?
Woman:Yes, he had a pistol in his back pocket. He threatened to use it, but I doubt it was loaded.
Police:What makes you say that?
Woman:He was just a kid. Probably fifteen or younger.
Police:Can you describe him for me?
Woman:He was Asian. Probably five foot six. He was wearing a baseball cap and sunglasses. I can't remember what else he was wearing.
Police:Did he talk directly to you? I mean, did he ask you for your money or anything?
Woman:No, he just told me to get on the ground. That's all I know. I'm running late for a class. Is it okay if I go now?
Police:I just want to get your name and phone number. If you think of anything else, please notify us.

Traffic and Accidents

Pulling over drivers

  • Can I see your driver's licence and passport?
  • Have you been drinking tonight?
  • How much have you had to drink?
  • How fast do you think you were going?
  • Do you know what the speed limit is?
  • Is this a rental car?
  • You were driving too fast.
  • You broke the speed limit.
  • You were driving on the wrong side of the road.
  • You're driving the wrong way in a one-way street.
  • You were travelling too close to the car in front of you.
  • You cut off another car.
  • You didn't obey the traffic signals.
  • You aren't wearing your seatbelt.
  • You aren't allowed to park here.
  • I'm going to keep your driving licence and give you a ticket. You can go to the police station to pay the fine. They will give your driving license back to you.

Questions police ask an injured driver

  • Are you hurt?
  • Can you stand up/move?
  • Where does it hurt most?
  • How did the accident happen?
  • Who was at fault?
  • What did the other car look like?
  • Is there someone you want to call?
  • Don't worry. We've called an ambulance.

Sample Conversation

A Japanese police officer pulls over an American driver on the highway for speeding...
Police:Can I see your driver's license please?
Man:Ah, yeah. I think it's in my pocket. No. Maybe my wallet. Uh. Yeah here.
Police:Do you know how fast you were driving?
Man:No, sorry. It's a rental car. I'm not used to it.
Police:Have you been drinking tonight, Mr. Davidson?
Man:I had one or two drinks. I'm okay to drive, though. I know my limit.
Police:How long have you been in Japan?
Man:A few weeks, why?
Police:It seems you are unaware of our zero tolerance for drinking and driving.
Man:I'm not drunk. I'll blow into a breathalizer.
Police:In Japan you cannot operate a vehicle after consuming any alcohol.
Man:Oh, I didn't know that.
Police:You were also going over the speed limit, Mr. Davidson. I'm going to have to ask you to step out of your vehicle and get into my car.
Man:This is crazy. But what about my car?
Police:We'll have the rental car towed to the agency. When you're in our country you have to respect our rules.

English for Work : Police : Helping Tourists

Questions tourists ask police

 

  • I'm lost. Can you help me find the Pacific Hotel?
  • I'm looking for the American Consulate/Embassy.
  • My luggage/suitcase was stolen. What should I do?
  • Who can we trust to exchange our money?
  • Where is the bad part of town?
  • Please help us. Our child is missing.

Questions police ask tourists

  • Which hotel are you staying at?
  • When did you lose your wallet?
  • How much money was in your purse?
  • What did the thief look like?
  • What was the man wearing?
  • Did he have a weapon?
  • Where/When did you last see your child?
  • How old is your child?
  • What was your child wearing?

Comforting a tourist in distress

  • Please stay calm. I am going to help you.
  • We will do everything we can.
  • I'll give you a map of the city.
  • Try not to panic.
  • I can give you a ride to the hospital.
  • The ambulance is on its way.
  • Don't worry, everything is going to be okay.

Sample Conversation

A Spanish police officer helps a British woman find her missing child...
Woman:Help! Police!
Police:What's wrong?
Woman:My daughter is missing. I can't find her anywhere!
Police:Okay. Calm down. I'm going to help you find her. What's her name?
Woman:Erica. She's only five. She doesn't know how to speak Spanish!
Police:Okay. What does Erica look like?
Woman:She has brown curly hair. She's skinny and small for her age.
Police:Okay. What is she wearing today?
Woman:Blue shorts and a pink T-shirt. She has a hat on too, I think.
Police:How long ago did she go missing?
Woman:I've been looking for her for almost an hour now.
Police:And where did you last see her?
Woman:We were just shopping in the vegetable section. I turned around and she was gone.
Police:Don't worry, everything is going to be okay.
Woman:What should I do?
Police:Stay right at the front of the store in case she comes looking for you. We'll start looking for her now.

Crime and Punishment Quiz

1A thief goes into your house through a window.
2A child steals a chocolate bar from a store.
3A teenager drives faster than the limit.
4A Mexican sells cocaine to a Canadian.
5A guard refuses to give a prisoner food or water unless the prisoner gives up information.
6A man shoots his second wife dead.
7A juvenile delinquent throws a lit match into a building.
8A terrorist group takes over an airplane and changes its course.
9A group of kids use spray paint to write on a bridge.
10A man opens a law firm and pretends that he is a lawyer.

Crime and Punishment

A crime is a serious offense such as murder or robbery. A punishment is a penalty imposed on somebody who is convicted of a crime. A punishment could be, for example, time in prison or a fine.
Tip-: There is an important difference between criminal law and civil law. Criminal law deals with matters such as murder. Civil law deals with matters such as contracts or divorce. The police are not normally involved in civil law.

Questions from law breakers or suspected criminals

  • Why did you pull me over?
  • Have I done something wrong?
  • Is this illegal?
  • What are my rights?
  • Can I call a lawyer?
  • Where are you taking me?
  • Can I make a phone call?

Questions police may ask a suspected criminal

  • Are you carrying any illegal drugs?
  • Do you have a weapon?
  • Does this belong to you?
  • Whose car is this?
  • Where were you at eight last night?

Informing someone of laws and police procedures

  • You are under arrest.
  • Put your hands on your head.
  • I am taking you to the police station.
  • Please get in the police car.
  • You will have to pay a fine for this.
  • I will give you a warning this time.
  • I'm going to write you a ticket.
  • We'll tow your car to the station.
  • Smoking in restaurants is illegal in this country.
  • It is against the law to do drugs in public.

Types of crime

CrimeDefinition
abduction/kidnappingtaking a person to a secret location using force
armed robberyusing a weapon to steal
arsonsetting fire to a place on purpose
assaulthurting another person physically
attempted murdertrying to kill someone (but failing)
burglary,
breaking and entering
going into another person's home or business with force
child abuseinjuring a child on purpose
domestic violencephysical assault that occur within the home
drug traffickingtrading illegal drugs
drunk drivingdriving after having too much alcohol
fraudlying or cheating for business or monetary purposes
hijackingholding people in transit hostage (usually on a plane)
murder/homicidetaking someone's life through violence
shopliftingstealing merchandise from a store
smugglingbringing products into a country secretly and illegally
speedingdriving beyond the speed limit
terrorismacts of crime against a group (political/religious) or another country
theftstealing
tortureextremely cruel and unfair treatment (often towards prisoners)
vandalismdamaging public or private property (for example with spray paint)
white collar crimebreaking the law in business

Types of punishment

Punishment
(example offence)
Definition
traffic ticket
(speeding, parking)
leaves marks on driving record/involves paying a fine
license suspension
(drunk driving)
driving rights are removed for a certain period of time
fine
(hunting out of season)
pay money as punishment for minor/petty crime
house arrest
(a young offender who is waiting to go to court)
remain in one's home for a certain period of time
community service
(a youth that steals a car for the first time)
do volunteer work such as teaching children about crime or cleaning up garbage
jail time
(man who assaults his wife)
spend a certain amount of months or years locked away from society
life in prison
(a woman who commits homicide)
spend the rest of one's life in prison with no chance of going back into society

English for Police - Vocabulary

As a police officer you have one of the most important jobs in the world: to serve and protect the people. While you are fighting crime and handling emergencies you probably come across many English speakers. Some may commit crimes, while others may be victims of crime. In both cases, you need to ask and answer questions in English. Your job may also require you to speak to English witnesses. Time can be a key factor in solving a crime or saving a life. You cannot always wait for an interpreter. These pages will help you learn vocabulary and phrases that will be useful when you encounter English speakers. Do the exercises and take the quizzes to test your knowledge and understanding.

Vocabulary

Vocabulary
part of speech
MeaningExample sentence
arrest
verb
take into police controlMy partner arrested the man who set fire to the building.
assailant
noun
person who assaults or attacksDid you see the assailant run away?
at large (on the loose)
preposition + adjective
not caught, running freeI'm afraid that the man who robbed the bank is still at large.
armed and dangerous
adjective
is carrying a weapon and has a violent backgroundDo not approach the thief if you see him. He is considered armed and dangerous.
back-up
noun
police that are called in to support or helpWe're calling for back up now that we know she has a gun.
bail
noun
large amount of money that someone pays as a promise to appear in courYour husband's bail is posted at 20, 000 dollars.
baton (night stick)
noun
heavy stick that police use for controlling crowds or defending themselvesNo, we don't carry guns. We only have batons.
book someone
verb
register someone as a criminalWe're taking your brother down to the station to book him.
break into
verb
enter a residence, car, or business illegallyDo you have any idea who would have broken into your car?
burglar
noun
a person who breaks into a home or business and steals itemsWe think the burglar got in through your chimney.
cell
noun
individual room in a jail/prisonWe'll have to keep you in a cell until someone comes to pay your bail.
convict
noun
a person who is doing (or supposed to be doing) jailtimePlease be aware that there is a convict on the loose.
cop/copper
noun
police officer (common slang)Did somebody here call the cops?
criminal record
noun
a file that lists all of the crimes a person has committedWe don't allow anyone with a criminal record into our country.
crime scene
noun
the place where a crime happenedPlease stay outside the yellow tape. This is a crime scene.
cruiser (squad car)
noun
police carPlease step out of your vehicle and get into the police cruiser.
(in) custody
noun
under police controlYou will be happy to know that we have taken the kidnapper into custody.
DUI/DWI(Driving Under the Influence/Driving while Intoxicated). Driving after drinking too much alcoholYour record says that you have two previous DUIs.
detective
noun
police officer responsible for solving crimeThe detective is going to ask you a few questions about the man's appearance.
do time
verb + noun
receive punishment for a crime by spending time in jailYou won't be required to do any time but you will have to pay a fine.
domestic dispute
adjective + noun
argument/trouble in the home(often leads to violence)We've had a number of calls reporting a domestic dispute in your hotel room.
escape
verb
get away from a holding placeIf you try to escape we will have to restrain you with handcuffs.
felony
noun
a major crime (e.g. murder)Murder is considered a felony and is punishable by life in prison.
fine
noun
money that a person pays for breaking a lawYou can get charged a large fine for speeding in a school zone.
fingerprints
noun
marks left by fingers that identify a personWe're going to have to check your personal belongings for fingerprints.
firearms
noun
weapons that shootIt is illegal to carry unregistered firearms such as rifles and pistols.
gang
noun
a group of people often associated with crime and drugsStay away from this area at night as there is a lot of gang activity.
guilty
adjective
responsible for a crime, deserving of punishmentYou will be considered innocent until you are proven guilty.
handcuffs
noun
metal rings that attach to wrists to keep criminals (or the accused)from escapingWe put your boyfriend in handcuffs, because we saw him climbing through your window and thought he was an intruder.
innocent
adjective
not responsible for the crimeWe'll believe you are innocent when you show us your receipt for the items in the bag.
intruder
noun
a person who enters a home or business illegallySomeone called to report an intruder on the third floor.
jail (prison)
noun
a place where criminals are confinedThe guards will be patrolling the prison all day long.
misdemeanor
noun
a minor crime (punishment is usually a fine or less than one year in jail)Stealing a road sign is considered a misdemeanor,but is punishable by a large fine.
noise complaint
noun
a call to the police to complain of disturbing noise (usually music or a party)Two of your neighbours have made a noise complaint tonight.
partner nounanother officer that a policeman drives and works withI'm going to get you to tell your story to my partner.
patrol (on patrol)
verb
observe and protect an areaWe always patrol the downtown core on the weekends.
perpetrator
noun
person who committed the crimeThe perpetrator is still at large.
pickpocket
noun
a thief who steals from people's pockets in transit or in crowdsBeware of pickpockets on the subway.
pistol
noun
a hand held firearmOur local cops carry pistols but rarely use them.
pursuit
noun
the act of searching forWe are in pursuit of a man in a green jacket and orange pants.
radar
noun/adjective
radio wave transmission that helps police track cars and map crime scenesAccording to our radar you were driving well above the speed limit.
robbery
noun
theft; taking something that does not belong to you, often with forceWe have twenty officers investigating the bank robbery.
speeding ticket
noun
a fine given to a driver who gets caught driving beyond the speed limitYour license shows a clean driving record except for one speeding ticket from five years ago.
steal
verb
to take something that does not belong to youDo you know who stole your wallet?
street crime
noun
crime such as drugs and prostitutionDon't give the beggars any money. You will only be promoting street crime.
thief
noun
somebody who stealsWe have found the thief who stole your car.
walkie-talkie
noun
hand held radio each partner carriesMy partner told me your license plate over his walkie-talkie.
wanted
adjective
being searched for by policeA man from your hotel is wanted for his involvement in a murder.
witness
verb
to see something happenThree people witnessed the murder but they are afraid to speak.
young offender (juvenile delinquent)
noun
a minor who commits a crime (usually under age of 18)Your punishment will be less severe because you are a young offender.

Regular Verbs List

There are thousands of regular verbs in English. This is a list of 600 of the more common regular verbs. Note that there are some spelling variations in American English (for example, "practice" becomes "practice" in American English).

English Singular plural nouns

 
Singular and Plural Nouns
A noun names a person, place, thing, or idea.

Usually, the first page of a grammar book tells you about nouns. Nouns give names of concrete or abstract things in our lives. As babies learn "mom," "dad," or "milk" as their first word, nouns should be the first topic when you study a foreign language.

For the plural form of most nouns, add s.
  • bottle – bottles
  • cup – cups
  • pencil – pencils
  • desk – desks
  • sticker – stickers
  • window – windows
For nouns that end in ch, x, s, or s sounds, add es.
  • box – boxes
  • watch – watches
  • moss – mosses
  • bus – buses
For nouns ending in f or fe, change f to v and add es.
  • wolf – wolves
  • wife – wives
  • leaf – leaves
  • life – lives
Some nouns have different plural forms.
  • child – children
  • woman – women
  • man – men
  • mouse – mice
  • goose – geese
Nouns ending in vowels like y or o do not have definite rules.
  • baby – babies
  • toy – toys
  • kidney – kidneys
  • potato – potatoes
  • memo – memos
  • stereo – stereos
A few nouns have the same singular and plural forms.
  • sheep – sheep
  • deer – deer
  • series – series
  • species – species

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Short Answers

Short Answers
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  1. Are you busy?
    Yes, ___.
  2. Do you live in New York?
    No, ___.
  3. Can Sylvia ride a bike?
    Yes, ___.
  4. Does your father read the newspaper every day?
    Yes, ___.
  5. Do you and your friends play soccer on Saturday?
    No, ___.
  6. Is your sister a doctor?
    No, ___.
  7. Can Jack and Brian play the piano?
    Yes, ___.
  8. Is Paris big?
    Yes, ___.
  9. Are you thirsty?
    No, ___.
  10. Does Robert like pepperoni pizza?
    No, ___.
  11. Are the students listening to music?
    No, ___.
  12. Is the supermarket next to the post office?
    No, ___.
  13. Is Leonardo di Caprio Vietnamese?
    No, ___.
  14. Is your mother sleeping?
    No, ___.
  15. Can you speak Portuguese?
    Yes, ___.

English Grammar Quizzes - Easy

34 Easy Questions

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  • How often do you play tennis?
a. On Tuesday.b. For two hours.
c. Almost every day.
d. With John.

  • Where do you usually eat lunch?
    a. Sandwich.
    b. With Jane.
    c. At 12:00.
    d. In the cafeteria.
  • How long did you study last night?
    a. With Bob.
    b. In my room.
    c. English.
    d. For three hours.
  • What kind of novels do you like?
    a. Yes, I do.
    b. I like spy novels.
  • What kind of work do you do?
    a. I work every day.
    b. I'm a piano teacher.
    c. I worked for two hours.
  • How many hours a day do you watch TV?
    a. About two hours.
    b. In my living room.
    c. I watch the news.
    d. On Tuesday.
  • What is your busiest day of the week?
    a. In the morning.
    b. Every day.
    c. Tuesday.
    d. Last week.
  • My mother is a good cook.
    a. I agree with you.
    b. I agree you.
    c. I agree to you.
    d. I agree for you.
  • What does "TV" mean?
    a. For one hour.
    b. Yes
    c. Television.
    d. For one hour.
    e. On Friday.
  • How do you spell "dog"?
    a. No
    b. D-O-G
    c. No
    d. I don't
    e. Cat.
    f. I have one dog.
  • What did you do yesterday?
    a. I am swimming.
    b. I swim.
    c. I will swim.
    d. I swam.
  • What do you like to drink?
    a. Coffee.
    b. Saturday evening.
    c. Two.
    d. With my friends.
  • What did you eat last night?
    a. At six.
    b. Spaghetti.
    c. With my family.
    d. At home.
  • What are you doing?
    a. I'm eating.
    b. I ate.
    c. I will be eating.
    d. I have eaten.
  • What will you do this afternoon?
    a. I play soccer.
    b. I played soccer.
    c. I'll play soccer.
    d. I was playing soccer.
  • It seems to me that most restaurants are too expensive.
    a. I don't think it.
    b. I don't think.
    c. I don't think so.
  • Where's Mike?
    a. At school.
    b. At eight.
    c. For three hours.
    d. No, he isn't.
  • Where do you do your homework?
    a. With John.
    b. In the evening.
    c. About one hour.
    d. Every day.
    e. At home.
  • When did you go to that restaurant?
    a. Spaghetti.
    b. With Jane.
    c. Last night.
    d. About 30 minutes.
  • When was the last time you took a picture?
    a. A picture of Jane.
    b. Seven pictures.
    c. About four days ago.
    d. With my camera.
  • What were you doing last night at 7:00?
    a. I sleep.
    b. I slept.
    c. I will be sleeping.
    d. I was sleeping.
  • When will you mail that letter?
    a. Last night.
    b. To Jane.
    c. After school.
  • What are you going to do after dinner?
    a. I took a bath
    b. I'll take a bath.
    c. I take a bath.
  • How long have you been playing the trumpet?
    a. About 50 cm.
    b. For four years.
    c. In my room.
    d. By myself.
  • How many hours a day do you sleep?
    a. I have slept 7 hours.
    b. I am sleeping 7 hours.
    c. I slept 7 hours.
    d. I sleep 7 hours.
  • How often do you write letters?
    a. Two pages.
    b. Two times a week.
    c. Two people.
    d. Two hours.
  • Where can I buy beer?
    a. When you are twenty years old.
    b. About two bottles.
    c. With Jane.
    d. At a liquor store.
  • What's your favorite sport?
    a. Swim.
    b. Swimming.
  • When was the last time you went shopping?
    a. Yesterday.
    b. Tomorrow.
    c. Near the Station.
  • How often do you speak on the telephone?
    a. At least once a day.
    b. In the evening?
    c. For about 30 minutes.
  • How many times have you gone camping?
    a. Three people.
    b. Three days.
    c. Three times.
  • When's your birthday?
    a. November two.
    b. November twice.
    c. November second.
  • Where are you from?
    a. New York.
    b. 1982.
    c. At school.
  • How do you get to school?
    a. With train.
    b. In train.
    c. By train.