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Verbal Reasoning

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. 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.






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






44. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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