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Verbal Reasoning

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters






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






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






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






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


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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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