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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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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. 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.






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






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






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






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






14. 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.


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






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






17. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. 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.






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






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






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






35. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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