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

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.

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Questioning personnel after a mission to gather information

Answer

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 : __________

Accepted Answer

Sling

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

To enlist means to voluntarily join the armed forces, so 'enlist in the Canadian Armed Forces' is the correct usage.

CADET - Canadian Armed Forces Aptitude Test Practice Test