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Verbal Reasoning

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - The Philadelphia Red Sox - Chase Bank - ESPN - Soverign Bank and the Hockey News.






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






3. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






24. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.






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






26. Raylan had three operations early this year. He has been back at work for three months and started going to the gym last week.


27. 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.


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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. 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.






42. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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