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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. 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.






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






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






16. Raylan joined the Air Force in 1995. He left the Air Force in 2000 to join the FBI. He left the FBI in 2010.






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






18. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.






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






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






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






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






23. 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.


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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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