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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.






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






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






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


20. 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.


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






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






23. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.






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