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Verbal Reasoning

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan joined the Air Force in 1995. He left the Air Force in 2000 to join the FBI. He left the FBI in 2010.






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






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






4. Raylan has worked 9 and one half years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. 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.






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






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






24. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.






34. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. 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.






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






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