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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan is a musician
Acme is closed on weekends.

2. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

3. 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 holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan enjoys classical music

4. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

5. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is a musician
Acme is closed on weekends.

6. Raylan makes $99 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

7. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan lives in a valley.

8. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

9. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan has many hobbies.

10. 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.

11. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan is married.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

12. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

13. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

14. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Acme is closed on weekends.

15. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.

16. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan is an uncle.

17. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

18. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

19. 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 is a widower.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

20. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

21. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is an uncle.

22. 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 enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

23. Raylan and his neighbors need to water their yards frequently. The sun beating down on the grass dries them out.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

24. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

25. Acme provides employees with free lunch. Raylan is an employee who enjoys the company cafeteria.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

26. 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 does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

27. Raylan spends 30 hours a year picking up leaves. His neighbors also do so. They all enjoy many shady afternoons in their yards.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

28. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

29. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.

30. 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.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

31. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

32. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

33. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan is single.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

34. Raylan makes $121 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

35. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan is married.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

36. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan was a pilot.

37. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

38. Raylan does not like to attend baseball games. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

39. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

40. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

41. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

42. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

43. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.

44. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

45. Raylan lives on Maple Lane. Maple Lane intersects with Oak Drive and Willow Court.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

46. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

47. 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 where the streets are named after states.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan is single.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

48. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

49. Raylan has worked 9 and one half years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

50. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan served a decade in the military.