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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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