Question

checking for understanding
match each term with its correct definition.
casualty

trench

stalemate

prediction

reconnaissance

a military member who is either injured or killed during warfare
a statement about something that will happen or might happen in the future
a contest in which neither side can win or gain an advantage
a long, narrow hole in the ground used to protect soldiers in warfare
a military activity where soldiers are sent out to gain information

Explanation:

• casualty: A "casualty" in a military context refers to a member who is injured or killed in warfare, so it matches "a military member who is either injured or killed during warfare".
• trench: A "trench" is a long, narrow hole in the ground made to protect soldiers in war, so it matches "a long, narrow hole in the ground used to protect soldiers in warfare".
• stalemate: A "stalemate" is a situation where neither side in a contest (like a battle) can win or gain an advantage, so it matches "a contest in which neither side can win or gain an advantage".
• prediction: A "prediction" is a statement about future events, so it matches "a statement about something that will happen or might happen in the future".
• reconnaissance: "Reconnaissance" is a military activity where soldiers are sent to gather information, so it matches "a military activity where soldiers are sent out to gain information".

Answer:

• casualty → a military member who is either injured or killed during warfare
• trench → a long, narrow hole in the ground used to protect soldiers in warfare
• stalemate → a contest in which neither side can win or gain an advantage
• prediction → a statement about something that will happen or might happen in the future
• reconnaissance → a military activity where soldiers are sent out to gain information