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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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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.






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






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






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






5. 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.






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






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






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






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






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


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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. 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.






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