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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. 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.






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






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






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






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






14. 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.


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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. 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.






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