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Verbal Reasoning

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters






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






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






4. Raylan has worked 5 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 Merck.






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






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






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






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






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






11. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. 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.






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