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






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






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






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






6. 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.






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






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






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






10. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. 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.

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






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






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