CADET Verbal Skills and Language 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which word best replaces the underlined word to improve clarity: 'The sergeant gave an AMBIGUOUS order that confused the recruits.'
- clear
- vague (Correct answer)
- direct
- precise
Correct answer: vague
Ambiguous means unclear or open to more than one interpretation, and 'vague' is the closest synonym among the options.
Question 2: Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.
- Before deploying, the soldiers checked their equipment made sure their radios worked and reviewed the mission briefing.
- Before deploying, the soldiers checked their equipment, made sure their radios worked, and reviewed the mission briefing. (Correct answer)
- Before deploying; the soldiers checked their equipment, made sure their radios worked and reviewed the mission briefing.
- Before deploying the soldiers, checked their equipment, made sure their radios worked, and reviewed the mission briefing.
Correct answer: Before deploying, the soldiers checked their equipment, made sure their radios worked, and reviewed the mission briefing.
Commas are needed after the introductory phrase 'Before deploying' and to separate items in the list of three actions.
Question 3: What does the word 'DEBRIEFING' mean in a military context?
- Issuing new orders before a mission
- Questioning personnel after a mission to gather information (Correct answer)
- Training new recruits on procedures
- Issuing uniforms and equipment
Correct answer: Questioning personnel after a mission to gather information
A debriefing is an interview conducted after a mission or event to collect information about what occurred.
Question 4: Identify the analogy: SWORD : SCABBARD :: RIFLE : __________
- Bayonet
- Ammunition
- Holster
- Sling (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Sling
A scabbard holds/protects a sword; a sling holds/carries a rifle, making 'sling' the most analogous answer.
Question 5: Which sentence uses the word 'ENLIST' correctly?
- The general decided to enlist the map before the briefing.
- She chose to enlist in the Canadian Armed Forces after graduation. (Correct answer)
- The cadet enlisted the rifle on the target range.
- The officer enlisted the fog during the exercise.
Correct answer: She chose to enlist in the Canadian Armed Forces after graduation.
To enlist means to voluntarily join the armed forces, so 'enlist in the Canadian Armed Forces' is the correct usage.
Question 6: Choose the word that does NOT belong in the group: Courage, Valor, Bravery, Retreat, Gallantry
- Courage
- Valor
- Bravery
- Retreat (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Retreat
Courage, valor, bravery, and gallantry all refer to bold fearlessness; 'retreat' means to withdraw and does not share this meaning.
Question 7: Which word correctly fills the blank: 'The cadet demonstrated exceptional __________ by staying calm under pressure.'
- composure (Correct answer)
- exposure
- enclosure
- disclosure
Correct answer: composure
Composure means calmness and self-control, especially in difficult situations, which fits the context perfectly.
CADET Verbal Skills and Language 2
Which word best replaces the underlined word to improve clarity: 'The sergeant gave an AMBIGUOUS order that confused the recruits.'