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Verbal Reasoning

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. 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.






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






43. Raylan has worked 9 and one half years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.






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






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






46. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.






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






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






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






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