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Verbal Reasoning

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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


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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. 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.






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






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






28. 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.






29. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. 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.


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