This exercise gives you practice in matching extracts by paying attention to the subject matter of the sentence.

Match the extracts below with the correct gap in each sentence.

A which affects elderly people in particular
B that the crime rates are increasing
C that the punishment should fit the crime
D which is the maximum penalty available

1 It has often been argued .......... so that criminals are punished in relation to what they have done wrong.

2 There are reports this morning .......... in areas suffering high unemployment.

3 The fear of crime, .........., is said to be a growing concern.

4 The man received 10 years, .........., and was sent to a high security prison.