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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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 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.


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






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






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






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






32. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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