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Word & Paragraph Tips & Strategies
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Step 5: How to ace the Military recruitment Tests
Word & Paragraph Tips & Strategies
Word Knowledge: This is as simple as it gets. You’re presented with a word, and then asked to choose among answers for the word that best fits the meaning of that word.
Paragraph Comprehension: You will be asked to read several paragraphs, and answer several questions for each paragraph.
“Reading furnishes the mind only with materials for knowledge; it is thinking that makes what we read ours.”
– John Locke
It boils down to this: our society is based on communication. Being able to read and understand what you’re reading is a fundamental part of communication. This is what will be put to the test when you take the Word Knowledge section. Preparing for this section is essential.<p.
1. Words, Words, Words – It all starts with words. Get some tips on how to build your vocabulary.
2. Words, Inside and Out – You know words, now how do you apply them? This section includes examples from the Word Knowledge section.
3. Paragraph Comprehension – What’s the best way to approach this section of the test? Here are some strategies.
