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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #4429 Forensics

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Although forensic techniques are always advancing, from victims and eyewitnesses continues to be a crucial component of criminal . Evidence derived from witnesses is not always reliable, though. The way in which witnesses are questioned can dramatically the outcome. For example, when asked to pick out the perpetrator from an identity parade, eyewitnesses may feel unable to that they cannot remember well enough or that the person they recall is not among the .

incriminate investigations examine affect testimony legislation suspects admit

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A.I. Explanation:

Correct answer: testimony
Explanation: The word 'testimony' refers to the statements made by victims and eyewitnesses, which is essential in criminal cases. It fits grammatically as a noun that serves as the subject of the sentence, aligning with the context of discussing the importance of witness accounts in criminal investigations.
Meaning: 'Testimony' is a formal statement or declaration made by a witness, especially in a legal context.
Wrong options:
legislation: Legislation refers to laws or legal frameworks, which does not fit the context of witness accounts in criminal cases.
investigations: Investigations is a noun that refers to the process of examining a crime, but it does not serve as a subject in this context.
suspects: Suspects are individuals believed to have committed a crime, which does not relate to the statements made by witnesses.
affect: Affect is a verb that means to influence something, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
examine: Examine is a verb that means to inspect or investigate, which does not fit as a noun here.
incriminate: Incriminate is a verb that means to make someone appear guilty of a crime, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
Correct answer: investigations
Explanation: The term 'investigations' refers to the systematic inquiries conducted to uncover facts about a crime. It fits grammatically as a plural noun that complements the context of discussing criminal processes.
Meaning: 'Investigations' are the processes of examining and inquiring into a crime to gather evidence and information.
Wrong options:
legislation: Legislation refers to laws, which does not fit the context of the inquiry process in criminal cases.
testimony: Testimony is a noun that refers to witness statements, but it does not fit as a subject in this context.
suspects: Suspects are individuals believed to have committed a crime, which does not relate to the process of inquiry.
affect: Affect is a verb that means to influence, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
examine: Examine is a verb that means to inspect, which does not fit as a noun here.
incriminate: Incriminate is a verb that means to make someone appear guilty, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
Correct answer: affect
Explanation: The verb 'affect' indicates the influence that the way witnesses are questioned can have on the outcome of a case. It fits grammatically as a verb that describes the action impacting the result.
Meaning: 'Affect' means to have an influence on something or to make a change in it.
Wrong options:
legislation: Legislation is a noun that refers to laws, which does not fit as a verb in this context.
investigations: Investigations is a noun that refers to the process of inquiry, which does not fit as a verb here.
testimony: Testimony is a noun that refers to witness statements, which does not fit as a verb in this context.
suspects: Suspects are individuals believed to have committed a crime, which does not fit as a verb here.
examine: Examine is a verb that means to inspect, but it does not convey the intended meaning of influencing the outcome.
incriminate: Incriminate is a verb that means to make someone appear guilty, which does not fit the context of influencing outcomes.
Correct answer: admit
Explanation: The verb 'admit' refers to the act of acknowledging or confessing something, which fits grammatically as it describes what eyewitnesses may feel unable to do. It aligns with the context of discussing the challenges witnesses face in recalling details.
Meaning: 'Admit' means to confess or acknowledge something, especially something that is difficult to accept.
Wrong options:
legislation: Legislation is a noun that refers to laws, which does not fit as a verb in this context.
investigations: Investigations is a noun that refers to the process of inquiry, which does not fit as a verb here.
testimony: Testimony is a noun that refers to witness statements, which does not fit as a verb in this context.
suspects: Suspects are individuals believed to have committed a crime, which does not fit as a verb here.
affect: Affect is a verb that means to influence, but it does not convey the intended meaning of confessing or acknowledging.
incriminate: Incriminate is a verb that means to make someone appear guilty, which does not fit the context of acknowledging a lack of memory.
Correct answer: suspects
Explanation: The word 'suspects' refers to individuals who are believed to have committed a crime, fitting grammatically as a plural noun that serves as the object of the sentence. It aligns with the context of discussing the identification of potential criminals.
Meaning: 'Suspects' are individuals who are considered to have possibly committed a crime.
Wrong options:
legislation: Legislation refers to laws, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
investigations: Investigations is a noun that refers to the process of inquiry, which does not fit as a noun here.
testimony: Testimony is a noun that refers to witness statements, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
affect: Affect is a verb that means to influence, which does not fit as a noun here.
admit: Admit is a verb that means to confess, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
incriminate: Incriminate is a verb that means to make someone appear guilty, which does not fit as a noun in this context.

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