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Verbal Reasoning

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. 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.






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

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






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






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






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






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






16. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.






47. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.






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






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






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