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Verbal Reasoning

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.






2. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.






3. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.






4. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.






5. Raylan makes $121 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.






6. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.






7. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.






8. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.






9. Acme is on a very small plot of land. They provide a locker room - showers and weights for employees like Raylan who like to exercises - but Raylan enjoys running.






10. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.






11. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.






12. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters






13. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.






14. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.






15. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.






16. Raylan has worked 9 and one half years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.






17. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.






18. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.






19. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.






20. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.






21. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.






22. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.






23. Raylan makes $99 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.






24. Raylan has worked 5 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.






25. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.






26. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.






27. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.






28. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.






29. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.






30. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.






31. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.






32. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.






33. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.






34. Raylan lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.






35. Raylan lives on Maple Lane. Maple Lane intersects with Oak Drive and Willow Court.






36. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.






37. Raylan spends 30 hours a year picking up leaves. His neighbors also do so. They all enjoy many shady afternoons in their yards.






38. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.






39. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.






40. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.






41. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.






42. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.






43. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.






44. Raylan joined the Air Force in 1995. He left the Air Force in 2000 to join the FBI. He left the FBI in 2010.






45. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.






46. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.






47. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.






48. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.






49. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.






50. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.