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






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






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






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






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






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 served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.






8. 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.


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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. 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.






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






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


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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. 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.






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






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






34. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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