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Verbal Reasoning

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. Raylan makes $121 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.






26. 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.






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






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






29. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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


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






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






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






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