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Verbal Reasoning

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.






2. 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.






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






4. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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


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






28. 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.


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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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