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Verbal Reasoning

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. 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.


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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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


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






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






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






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






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






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






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