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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 worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. 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.


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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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


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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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