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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 worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. 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.






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






10. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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