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Verbal Reasoning

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. 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.






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






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






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






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






17. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. 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.


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






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






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






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