CADET Verbal Skills and Language 2

Question 1

Which word best replaces the underlined word to improve clarity: 'The sergeant gave an AMBIGUOUS order that confused the recruits.'

Accepted Answer

vague

Answer

clear

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direct

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precise

Question 2

Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.

Accepted Answer

Before deploying, the soldiers checked their equipment, made sure their radios worked, and reviewed the mission briefing.

Answer

Before deploying, the soldiers checked their equipment made sure their radios worked and reviewed the mission briefing.

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Before deploying; the soldiers checked their equipment, made sure their radios worked and reviewed the mission briefing.

Answer

Before deploying the soldiers, checked their equipment, made sure their radios worked, and reviewed the mission briefing.

Question 3

What does the word 'DEBRIEFING' mean in a military context?

Accepted Answer

Questioning personnel after a mission to gather information

Answer

Issuing new orders before a mission

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Training new recruits on procedures

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Issuing uniforms and equipment

Question 4

Identify the analogy: SWORD : SCABBARD :: RIFLE : __________

Accepted Answer

Sling

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Bayonet

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Ammunition

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Holster

Question 5

Which sentence uses the word 'ENLIST' correctly?

Accepted Answer

She chose to enlist in the Canadian Armed Forces after graduation.

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The general decided to enlist the map before the briefing.

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The cadet enlisted the rifle on the target range.

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The officer enlisted the fog during the exercise.

Question 6

Choose the word that does NOT belong in the group: Courage, Valor, Bravery, Retreat, Gallantry

Accepted Answer

Retreat

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Courage

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Valor

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Bravery

Question 7

Which word correctly fills the blank: 'The cadet demonstrated exceptional __________ by staying calm under pressure.'

Accepted Answer

composure

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exposure

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enclosure

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disclosure