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Verbal Reasoning

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. 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.






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






28. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.






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






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






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






32. 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.


33. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. 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.






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






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






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






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






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