Learn about past simple negatives in part 3 of "The Case of the Missing Ring"

Summary

In Episode 3 of 'Inspector Stone: The Case of the Missing Ring,' the inspector uses clever tactics to uncover the truth behind the stolen wedding ring. As he secretly listens to a heated argument, various suspects deny being the thief. The mother of the bride makes multiple grammar mistakes, which catch the inspector's attention. As tensions rise, the inspector finally enters the scene in a dramatic fashion, hinting that he knows who took the ring. The episode ends with suspense, leaving the mystery unsolved until the next episode.

Takeaways

• 🕵️‍♂️ The case revolves around a missing wedding ring, and Inspector Stone is determined to solve the mystery.
• 🎧 Inspector Stone eavesdrops on a heated argument between the suspects outside a window.
• 👰 The bride insists she didn’t steal her own ring, asking her mother to vouch for her.
• 🤔 Inspector Stone notices several past simple grammar mistakes, particularly from the bride’s mother, which seem suspicious.
• 👩‍👧 The bride and her mother are defending each other, but their statements raise questions.
• ❌ The mother of the bride makes three notable grammar mistakes, saying things like 'didn’t stole' and 'didn’t had.'
• 💰 Suspicion shifts to the groom and the best man, especially regarding a large sum of money owed between them.
• 🕵️‍♂️ Inspector Stone reflects on the suspects’ actions and grammatical errors, believing they might be clues.
• 👓 The mother of the bride also mentions her missing glasses, adding another layer to the mystery.
• ⚡ The episode ends with Inspector Stone about to reveal the truth about who stole the ring, leaving the audience in suspense.

Q & A

What is the primary grammar focus of Episode 3 in the series?

The primary grammar focus of Episode 3 is the use of past simple negatives in English.

How does Inspector Stone describe the case of the missing ring?

Inspector Stone describes the case of the missing ring as very difficult, but he feels confident in solving it using his clever detective tricks.

Where was Inspector Stone while listening to the suspects?

Inspector Stone was hiding outside an open window, eavesdropping on the suspects as they argued about the missing ring.

What mistake does the mother of the bride make while defending her daughter?

The mother of the bride makes a grammar mistake by saying 'you didn't stole' instead of 'you didn't steal'.

What accusation is made against the groom in the argument?

The mother of the bride accuses the groom of owing the best man a large sum of money (£5,000), which leads to further tension in the discussion.

What was the mother of the bride’s second grammar mistake, according to the inspector?

The second mistake was when the mother of the bride said, 'I didn't had my glasses' instead of 'I didn’t have my glasses'.

What humorous moment occurs when Inspector Stone enters the room?

Inspector Stone attempts to jump through the window but ends up crashing through it and stepping on someone's glasses, leading to a comical situation.

How does Inspector Stone conclude the episode?

Inspector Stone dramatically announces that he knows who stole the bride's ring, but does not reveal the culprit in this episode.

What is the inspector’s reaction to the suspects' continued mistakes with past simple negatives?

The inspector is surprised that none of the other characters notice the mistakes with past simple negatives, which he finds strange and interesting.

What cliffhanger does the narrator leave the audience with at the end of the episode?

The narrator teases the audience by asking who stole the ring and why, and also humorously inquiring about the fate of a horse, which seems unrelated to the case.