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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 served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.






2. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.






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






4. Raylan and his neighbors need to water their yards frequently. The sun beating down on the grass dries them out.






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






6. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - The Philadelphia Red Sox - Chase Bank - ESPN - Soverign Bank and the Hockey News.






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






8. Raylan is a customer of Acme. He saves all his money in a bank account. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.






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






10. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.






11. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.






12. Acme provides employees with free lunch. Raylan is an employee who enjoys the company cafeteria.






13. Raylan had three operations early this year. He has been back at work for three months and started going to the gym last week.


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






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






16. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.






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






18. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.






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






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






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






22. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.






32. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.






33. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.






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






35. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.






47. Raylan watches ESPN - Versus and Fox Soccer Channel. He also views the Speed Channel - the NHL Network and the MLB Network in his spare time.






48. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.






49. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.






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