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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






11. 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.

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






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






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






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






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






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






18. 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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19. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. 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.






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






31. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. 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.






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






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






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






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






48. 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.






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






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