Police Stop Crimes in India and Canada

Introduction

Police in India and Canada stopped many criminals. These people stole money and hurt others.

Main Body

Police stopped people who stole money. In Gujarat and Delhi, criminals used many bank accounts to hide stolen money. One man sold fake clothes at a hotel. Some people did very bad things. In Pune, a girl died and the police are looking for the killer. In Delhi, a man died in jail because other prisoners hit him. Police also stopped dangerous people. In Canada, police sent a man back to his country. In India, police arrested people for kidnapping a child and for a shooting.

Conclusion

Police are still working to find criminals and keep people safe.

Learning

⚡ Quick Win: Action Words (Past Tense)

To tell a story about the past, we often add -ed to the end of a word. Look at how the police acted in the story:

  • Stop \rightarrow Stopped
  • Use \rightarrow Used
  • Hurt \rightarrow Hurt (This one stays the same!)

Why this matters for A2: If you want to talk about yesterday or last year, you need these 'past' words.

Example Patterns:

  • Police stopped criminals.
  • Criminals used bank accounts.

📍 Location Words

Notice how the text uses "In" for cities and countries:

  • In India
  • In Canada
  • In Delhi
  • In Pune

Rule: Use In \rightarrow [Place/City/Country].


🧩 Word Pair: "Fake"

One man sold fake clothes.

  • Fake = Not real.
  • Opposite \rightarrow Real.

Vocabulary Learning

police (n.)
The people who enforce the law and keep people safe.
Example:The police helped the injured man.
stop (v.)
To make something come to an end.
Example:Please stop talking during the movie.
crimes (n.)
Illegal acts that break the law.
Example:He was arrested for crimes against the state.
India (n.)
A country in South Asia.
Example:I visited India last summer.
Canada (n.)
A country in North America.
Example:Canada has many beautiful lakes.
stopped (v.)
Ended or halted.
Example:The train stopped at the station.
many (adj.)
A large number of.
Example:Many students attended the lecture.
criminals (n.)
People who break the law.
Example:The city wants to reduce criminals.
people (n.)
Individuals or persons.
Example:People are waiting in line.
stole (v.)
Took something without permission.
Example:She stole a cookie from the jar.
money (n.)
Cash or currency used for buying goods.
Example:I need money for the bus.
hurt (v.)
Caused pain or injury.
Example:He hurt his arm falling down.
others (pron.)
Other people besides the ones mentioned.
Example:Others can join the group.
in (prep.)
Inside or within a place.
Example:The book is in the bag.
Gujarat (n.)
A state in India known for its spices.
Example:Gujarat is known for its spices.
Delhi (n.)
The capital city of India.
Example:Delhi is the capital of India.
used (v.)
Employed or applied.
Example:She used a pen to write.
bank (n.)
A place where money is kept and managed.
Example:I went to the bank to deposit money.
accounts (n.)
Records of money in a bank.
Example:There are many accounts in the bank.
hide (v.)
Keep something out of sight.
Example:He hid the gift under the table.
one (pron.)
A single person or thing.
Example:One of my friends is a doctor.
man (n.)
An adult male person.
Example:The man walked across the street.
sold (v.)
Exchanged something for money.
Example:She sold her bike for a good price.
fake (adj.)
Not real or genuine.
Example:This is a fake certificate.
clothes (n.)
Items worn on the body.
Example:He bought new clothes for the party.
hotel (n.)
A place where people stay for a short time.
Example:We stayed at a hotel near the beach.
some (pron.)
A few or an unspecified amount.
Example:Some people like coffee.
did (v.)
Performed an action in the past.
Example:What did you do yesterday?
very (adv.)
Extremely or to a great degree.
Example:It is very hot today.
bad (adj.)
Not good or of poor quality.
Example:That movie was very bad.
things (n.)
Objects or matters.
Example:I have many things to do.
Pune (n.)
A city in Maharashtra, India.
Example:Pune is a city in Maharashtra.
girl (n.)
A young female person.
Example:The girl sang a song.
died (v.)
Stopped living or passed away.
Example:The old man died peacefully.
looking (v.)
Searching for something.
Example:She is looking for her keys.
killer (n.)
A person who kills another.
Example:The killer was caught by the police.
jail (n.)
A place where people are imprisoned.
Example:He was sent to jail for five years.
because (conj.)
Used to give a reason.
Example:I left early because I was tired.
other (adj.)
Different from the one mentioned.
Example:The other book is on the shelf.
prisoners (n.)
People who are in jail.
Example:Prisoners must follow the rules.
hit (v.)
Struck with force.
Example:He hit the ball very hard.
also (adv.)
In addition or too.
Example:I like tea also.
dangerous (adj.)
Full of danger or risk.
Example:The road is dangerous at night.
sent (v.)
Dispatched or forwarded.
Example:She sent a letter to her friend.
back (adv.)
Return to a previous place.
Example:He walked back home.
his (pron.)
Belonging to him.
Example:His dog is very friendly.
country (n.)
A nation with its own government.
Example:The country has many mountains.
arrested (v.)
Taken into custody by police.
Example:The suspect was arrested last night.
kidnapping (n.)
Taking someone by force against their will.
Example:Kidnapping is a serious crime.
child (n.)
A young person who is not yet an adult.
Example:The child played in the park.
shooting (n.)
An act of firing a gun.
Example:The shooting happened in the town.
still (adv.)
Continuing to exist or happen.
Example:She is still sleeping.
working (v.)
Doing a job or task.
Example:He is working on his project.
find (v.)
Discover or locate something.
Example:Can you find the book?
keep (v.)
Maintain or hold onto something.
Example:Please keep the door closed.
safe (adj.)
Free from danger or harm.
Example:The house is safe from burglars.