Who is Sherlock Holmes?
Sherlocked!
Meet one of the most popular literary figures ever!
Meet the characters
Learn grammar with crime fiction
Practice Present Perfect Simple
Arthur Conan Doyle wrote many stories about Sherlock Holmes. The first one, A Study in Scarlet, was published in 1887. Conan Doyle created Holmes to be very clever and different from other detectives of his time. Even though he wrote other books, Sherlock Holmes became his most famous character, loved by readers all over the world.
Sherlock Holmes is a famous detective created by British writer and doctor Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Holmes is known for his great intelligence and his ability to solve very difficult mysteries. He uses logic, observation, and science to find clues and catch criminals. Holmes often works with his friend, Dr. Watson, who writes about their adventures.
Sherlock Holmes is a brilliant detective known for his sharp mind and ability to solve the hardest mysteries. He is very observant and uses logic to find clues that others miss. Holmes lives at 221B Baker Street.
Professor Moriarty is Sherlock Holmes’ greatest enemy. He is a very clever criminal mastermind who plans many crimes in London. Holmes often describes Moriarty as the “Napoleon of crime.” Their battles are intense, and Moriarty is one of the few people who can challenge Holmes.
Sherlock
Moriarty
Dr. Watson is Sherlock Holmes’ best friend and assistant. He is a doctor who writes about their adventures together. Watson often helps Holmes with cases, although he sometimes doesn’t understand Holmes’ methods. He is loyal, brave, and a good companion to Holmes.
Inspector Lestrade is a police officer from Scotland Yard. He often asks Sherlock Holmes for help with difficult cases. Even though he is not as clever as Holmes, he respects his intelligence and works with him to solve many mysteries.
Dr Watson
Inspector Lestrade
Mycroft Holmes
Mrs Hudson
Mycroft Holmes is Sherlock Holmes’ older brother. He is extremely intelligent, even more so than Sherlock, but he is not interested in solving crimes. Mycroft works for the British government, and he has a very important job. Even though Mycroft doesn't solve cases, Sherlock sometimes asks him for help because of his brilliant mind.
Mrs. Hudson is Sherlock Holmes’ landlady. She takes care of 221B Baker Street, where Holmes and Watson live. She doesn’t get involved in their cases, but she is always there to help them by keeping their home in order.
Find the impostors!
Agatha Christie’s novels have fascinated readers for many years.
Sherlock Holmes solved the case after finding a clue hidden in the victim’s house.
I have never read a more exciting book than Gone Girl.
Sherlock Holmes always notices details that other people miss.
Has Lisbeth Salander from The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo ever trusted anyone completely?
Copy and read the following sentences. Then, take several highlighters. Underline the sentences that show the same verb tense with the same colour and use others when you notice different structures. Then, decide which sentences are impostors!
We are currently following the investigation in Big Little Lies, and it’s getting intense.
Have you ever solved a mystery while reading a thriller?
Help Sherlock Holmes!
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the Present Perfect Simple (affirmative, negative, or interrogative). Once all the gaps are filled, you will have all the clues to find out who the criminal is. Sherlock needs your help to solve the case!
Help Sherlock Holmes!
The butler __________ (find) a broken vase in the study.
Help Sherlock Holmes!
Sherlock __________ (speak) to all the suspects, but he still needs more information.
Help Sherlock Holmes!
__________ the maid __________ (see) anyone near the study last night?
The cook __________ (not/hear) any strange noises during dinner.
Help Sherlock Holmes!
Holmes __________ (already/discover) the missing key in the library.
__________ the police __________ (arrest) anyone yet?
The gardener __________ (not/notice) anything suspicious near the window.
Help Sherlock Holmes!
__________ you __________ (ever/read) about a case like this before?
Holmes __________ (just/find) the suspect’s glove near the fireplace.
The suspect __________ (not/leave) the house since last night.
Help Sherlock Holmes!
Remember the clues:
The criminal must be someone still inside the house. The butler has found the broken vase, but the key clue is the glove near the fireplace. This suggests that the suspect, who hasn’t left the house, might be hiding close to the crime scene.
Moreover, there are four workers in the house: the butler, the cook, the maid and the gardener.
Help Sherlock Holmes!
The criminal is the butler!
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Who is Sherlock Holmes?
Sherlocked!
Meet one of the most popular literary figures ever!
Meet the characters
Learn grammar with crime fiction
Practice Present Perfect Simple
Arthur Conan Doyle wrote many stories about Sherlock Holmes. The first one, A Study in Scarlet, was published in 1887. Conan Doyle created Holmes to be very clever and different from other detectives of his time. Even though he wrote other books, Sherlock Holmes became his most famous character, loved by readers all over the world.
Sherlock Holmes is a famous detective created by British writer and doctor Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Holmes is known for his great intelligence and his ability to solve very difficult mysteries. He uses logic, observation, and science to find clues and catch criminals. Holmes often works with his friend, Dr. Watson, who writes about their adventures.
Sherlock Holmes is a brilliant detective known for his sharp mind and ability to solve the hardest mysteries. He is very observant and uses logic to find clues that others miss. Holmes lives at 221B Baker Street.
Professor Moriarty is Sherlock Holmes’ greatest enemy. He is a very clever criminal mastermind who plans many crimes in London. Holmes often describes Moriarty as the “Napoleon of crime.” Their battles are intense, and Moriarty is one of the few people who can challenge Holmes.
Sherlock
Moriarty
Dr. Watson is Sherlock Holmes’ best friend and assistant. He is a doctor who writes about their adventures together. Watson often helps Holmes with cases, although he sometimes doesn’t understand Holmes’ methods. He is loyal, brave, and a good companion to Holmes.
Inspector Lestrade is a police officer from Scotland Yard. He often asks Sherlock Holmes for help with difficult cases. Even though he is not as clever as Holmes, he respects his intelligence and works with him to solve many mysteries.
Dr Watson
Inspector Lestrade
Mycroft Holmes
Mrs Hudson
Mycroft Holmes is Sherlock Holmes’ older brother. He is extremely intelligent, even more so than Sherlock, but he is not interested in solving crimes. Mycroft works for the British government, and he has a very important job. Even though Mycroft doesn't solve cases, Sherlock sometimes asks him for help because of his brilliant mind.
Mrs. Hudson is Sherlock Holmes’ landlady. She takes care of 221B Baker Street, where Holmes and Watson live. She doesn’t get involved in their cases, but she is always there to help them by keeping their home in order.
Find the impostors!
Agatha Christie’s novels have fascinated readers for many years.
Sherlock Holmes solved the case after finding a clue hidden in the victim’s house.
I have never read a more exciting book than Gone Girl.
Sherlock Holmes always notices details that other people miss.
Has Lisbeth Salander from The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo ever trusted anyone completely?
Copy and read the following sentences. Then, take several highlighters. Underline the sentences that show the same verb tense with the same colour and use others when you notice different structures. Then, decide which sentences are impostors!
We are currently following the investigation in Big Little Lies, and it’s getting intense.
Have you ever solved a mystery while reading a thriller?
Help Sherlock Holmes!
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the Present Perfect Simple (affirmative, negative, or interrogative). Once all the gaps are filled, you will have all the clues to find out who the criminal is. Sherlock needs your help to solve the case!
Help Sherlock Holmes!
The butler __________ (find) a broken vase in the study.
Help Sherlock Holmes!
Sherlock __________ (speak) to all the suspects, but he still needs more information.
Help Sherlock Holmes!
__________ the maid __________ (see) anyone near the study last night?
The cook __________ (not/hear) any strange noises during dinner.
Help Sherlock Holmes!
Holmes __________ (already/discover) the missing key in the library.
__________ the police __________ (arrest) anyone yet?
The gardener __________ (not/notice) anything suspicious near the window.
Help Sherlock Holmes!
__________ you __________ (ever/read) about a case like this before?
Holmes __________ (just/find) the suspect’s glove near the fireplace.
The suspect __________ (not/leave) the house since last night.
Help Sherlock Holmes!
Remember the clues:
The criminal must be someone still inside the house. The butler has found the broken vase, but the key clue is the glove near the fireplace. This suggests that the suspect, who hasn’t left the house, might be hiding close to the crime scene.
Moreover, there are four workers in the house: the butler, the cook, the maid and the gardener.
Help Sherlock Holmes!
The criminal is the butler!