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






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






3. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. 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.






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






12. Raylan does not like to attend baseball games. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.






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






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






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






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






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






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

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






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






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






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






23. Raylan first worked as a policeman. After a year - he spent 40 years working for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.






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






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






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






27. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.






28. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. Raylan missed no days of work last year. This year - he's missed a few days - has been to the doctor four times for asthma and his blood pressure is high.

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.






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






45. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.






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






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






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






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






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