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






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






3. 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.


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






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






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






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






8. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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