Verbal Reasoning and Comprehension Flashcards
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A policy states: 'Municipal employees are entitled to 12 days of sick leave per year, accruing at one day per month. Unused leave carries over up to 90 days maximum. Employees who exhaust sick leave may request FMLA unpaid leave.' An employee who worked 3 years and never used sick leave would have how many accrued days?
Answer: 36 days
12 days/year x 3 years = 36 days. Since 36 is below the 90-day cap, all days are retained.
Choose the word that best completes: 'The witness provided _____ testimony that directly contradicted the defendant's account.'
Answer: damning
'Damning' means strongly harmful to someone's case. Testimony that directly contradicts the defendant would be damaging.
From this notice: 'Due to construction on Main Street, Bus Route 7 will be temporarily rerouted via Oak Avenue beginning Monday. Allow an additional 10 minutes. Regular service resumes when construction is complete.' What can be inferred?
Answer: Bus Route 7 normally travels on Main Street.
Since Route 7 is being rerouted away from Main Street due to construction there, Main Street must be part of its normal path.
The word 'precedent' in 'The court's ruling set a precedent for future cases involving government employees' most nearly means:
Answer: A standard or example for future decisions
A 'precedent' is an earlier event or action that serves as a standard or guide for future similar situations.
A policy states: 'Employees who wish to telecommute must submit a written request two weeks in advance. Approval requires a satisfactory or above performance rating and compatible job duties. Agreements are reviewed quarterly.' Who would NOT be eligible?
Answer: An employee with 'needs improvement' rating who submitted a timely request
The policy requires 'satisfactory or above' rating. 'Needs improvement' fails this requirement regardless of timeliness.
Which sentence most effectively combines: 'The budget was approved. Several departments expressed concerns about the allocation.'
Answer: Although several departments expressed concerns about the allocation, the budget was approved.
Option C uses 'Although' to show the concessive relationship — the budget passed despite concerns.