Question

synonyms
complete each sentence with a word or phrase from the box. use the synonym in parentheses to help you select the correct word or phrase. compare answers with a partner.
at our disposal committed contaminate eager follow up harm productive reveal sound

1. we need to have forensic evidence because eyewitnesses and even victims can be wrong about who
2. people involved in a crime are often too hurt and disoriented to make a
3. sometimes eyewitnesses can do more

than good; in 75% of the cases in which dna evidence has proved that the wrong man went to prison, it was mistaken eyewitness testimony that sent him there.

1. eyewitnesses are certainly

to do their duty, but research studies have shown, for example, that it is especially difficult to identify the faces of people of another race in conditions of great stress.

1. another problem with eyewitnesses is that some police procedures may

the accuracy of the identification process.

1. in addition, witnesses looking at police photos may sometimes see information or notes that

what the police think of a certain suspect.

1. in the police lineup, witnesses have to

their identification by picking out a suspect, but sometimes they just pick out the person whose photo they already saw at the police station.

1. we must do everything

to reform the laws.

1. if we do not make changes in witness identification, our criminal investigations will not be very

Explanation:

1. "committed" means carried out, fitting the context of who carried out a crime.
2. "sound" means reliable, appropriate for making a reliable decision.
3. "harm" means damage, as eyewitnesses can do more damage than good.
4. "eager" means more than willing, describing eyewitnesses' attitude to do their duty.
5. "contaminate" means spoil, referring to police procedures spoiling the identification accuracy.
6. "reveal" means disclose, about notes disclosing police thoughts.
7. "follow up" means continue, for witnesses continuing the identification.
8. "at our disposal" means available, indicating everything available to reform laws.
9. "productive" means effective, for criminal - investigations being effective.

Answer:

1. committed
2. sound
3. harm
4. eager
5. contaminate
6. reveal
7. follow up
8. at our disposal
9. productive