Do or commit a crime?

[Crimy]

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #681 "Real Life: Crime Verbs (2)", question 1

The parole board ......... the prisoner last week. The prisoner is able to leave the prison but has to abide by certain conditions set out in the parole agreement or he will end up in jail again.

(a) turned
(b) released
(c) forgot
(d) convicted

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #681 "Real Life: Crime Verbs (2)", answer 1

The parole board released the prisoner last week. The prisoner is able to leave the prison but has to abide by certain conditions set out in the parole agreement or he will end up in jail again.

Correct answer: (b) released
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Can we use the verb do before crime?

Mr Gamal

[Beeesneees]

It is possible to 'do a/the crime', but not usually to 'do crime'.
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Cheers m' dears!