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Verbal Reasoning

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan lives on Maple Lane. Maple Lane intersects with Oak Drive and Willow Court.






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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


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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. 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.






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






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






48. 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.






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






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