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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

2. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan's health is improving.

3. Raylan and his neighbors need to water their yards frequently. The sun beating down on the grass dries them out.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

4. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

5. 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.

6. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

7. Raylan has worked 5 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

8. Raylan joined the Air Force in 1995. He left the Air Force in 2000 to join the FBI. He left the FBI in 2010.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

9. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan is single.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

10. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

11. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

12. 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 goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

13. 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.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan is married.

14. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan is a musician

15. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

16. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

17. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

18. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

19. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

20. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan is a widower.

21. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

22. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

23. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.

24. 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 decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.

25. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

26. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan is an uncle.

27. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

28. 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 own stock in Acme.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan is single.
Raylan works in Lexington

29. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - The Philadelphia Red Sox - Chase Bank - ESPN - Soverign Bank and the Hockey News.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

30. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

31. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

32. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan was a pilot.

33. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.

34. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

35. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan lives in a valley.

36. Raylan makes $121 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

37. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan is a widower.

38. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.

39. Raylan makes $99 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is single.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

40. Raylan spends 30 hours a year picking up leaves. His neighbors also do so. They all enjoy many shady afternoons in their yards.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.

41. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

42. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

43. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.

44. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

45. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

46. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

47. Acme provides employees with free lunch. Raylan is an employee who enjoys the company cafeteria.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

48. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

49. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan served on many ships.

50. 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 is eligible for retirement.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.