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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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


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