Everyone was afraid to _____________ against the known Mafia leader. The last person who was going to do so died in a mysterious accident the day before he was supposed to appear in court.

__________ stealing cars, he has also stolen motorbikes and broken into several houses in the area.

The courthouse is __________ a park. It’s right next to it

First I ate lunch, and ______- I went to the library.

______- I ate my lunch, I went to the library and did my homework.

The lecturer arrived __________ to look at his notes before he began to speak.

The prison _________ watched the prisoners in the yard to make sure they did not try to escape.

There doesn’t seem to be ___________ that the lawyer can convince the jury of his client’s innocence; there is simply too much evidence against him.

I could tell from the first few pages thatI wouldn’t like the crime novel, but I read it ______- as I had nothing else to read.

You can learn more about the writer in the ______- of his latest crime novel.

The wounded man took a step forward, then fell to the ground./ In spring we move our clocks one hour forward.

Five hard years in prison were enough for him; he never wants to ________- again.

Many states no longer use the death penalty, so if found guilty, the murderer will probably be given a ________.

I’m OK with Ira coming to the party, _______ he isn’t rude to anyone.

You can borrow the book __________ that you return it by Friday.

When my father tells me to do something, he expects me to _________ him.

The mayor ordered more police protection____________there is any trouble after the championship game tonight.

The crime novel that I just read was a bit too long; _________ it was excellent.

While we were away on vacation last month, burglars __________ our house and stole our TV.

The family has a safe in their home where they keep their jewelry and other ___________.

You can borrow the book __________ that you return it by Friday.