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Verbal Reasoning

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. 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.






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






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






15. 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.


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






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






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






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






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






21. 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.






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






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






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






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






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 watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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