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Verbal Reasoning

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.






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






3. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. 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.


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






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






45. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.






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






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






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






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






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