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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan is married.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

2. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan is married.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is a grandfather.

3. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

4. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

5. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

6. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.

7. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan is married.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

8. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

9. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan is a grandfather.

10. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

11. Raylan and his neighbors need to water their yards frequently. The sun beating down on the grass dries them out.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

12. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

13. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

14. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan is a widower.

15. Raylan has worked 5 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

16. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

17. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan received a raise.

18. 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.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

19. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

20. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan is single.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

21. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

22. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

23. Raylan lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

24. Raylan has worked 9 and one half years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan served on many ships.

25. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan worked for three different companies.

26. 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.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

27. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan is married.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

28. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

29. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

30. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan is married.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

31. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

32. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.

33. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise

34. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan has many hobbies.

35. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

36. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

37. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

38. Raylan spends 30 hours a year picking up leaves. His neighbors also do so. They all enjoy many shady afternoons in their yards.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

39. Raylan does not like to attend baseball games. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

40. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan is a widower.

41. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan is a grandfather.

42. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

43. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

44. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is single.

45. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

46. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

47. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

48. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan is single.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

49. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

50. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan is a musician