Question

the selection states that david was a paratrooper during world war ii. a paratrooper is a soldier who a is trained to enter a battle from the air. b learns languages and breaks secret codes. c works in the engine room of a ship. d helps care for injured soldiers.

Explanation:

To determine the correct definition of a paratrooper, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Paratroopers are soldiers trained to parachute (enter battle from the air) into combat zones. This matches the typical role of a paratrooper.
• Option B: Learning languages and breaking codes is the role of a cryptographer or intelligence specialist, not a paratrooper.
• Option C: Working in a ship's engine room is the role of a naval engineer or mechanic, not a paratrooper.
• Option D: Caring for injured soldiers is the role of a medic or nurse, not a paratrooper.

Answer:

A. is trained to enter a battle from the air.