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






2. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






24. 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.






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






26. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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