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Verbal Reasoning

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






24. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






30. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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