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






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. 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.






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






50. 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.