ALCPT ALCPT Contextual Word Usage 4

Question 1

The soldier was told to _______ the area before the convoy moved through.

Accepted Answer

clear

Answer

'Clear' means to make safe or free of obstacles, which fits the military context of checking an area before movement.

Question 2

She could not _______ why the report was rejected without more feedback from her supervisor.

Accepted Answer

determine

Answer

'Determine' means to find out or establish something, fitting the context of trying to understand a reason.

Question 3

The new policy will _______ all personnel to wear identification badges at all times.

Accepted Answer

require

Answer

'Require' indicates a mandatory obligation, which is appropriate for a policy that makes something compulsory.

Question 4

The technician had to _______ the broken part before the machine could operate again.

Accepted Answer

replace

Answer

'Replace' means to put a new part in place of the old one, restoring function to the machine.

Question 5

The commander gave a _______ order that no one was to leave the base without authorization.

Accepted Answer

strict

Answer

'Strict' means firm and precise, fitting an order that must be followed exactly with no exceptions.

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