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Verbal Reasoning

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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


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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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