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Verbal Reasoning

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






11. 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.






12. 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.






13. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. 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.


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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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