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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

2. Raylan does not like to attend baseball games. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

3. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.

4. 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 a grandfather.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan rarely listens to music.

5. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

6. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan is an uncle.
Acme is closed on weekends.

7. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan is single.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise

8. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan is married.

9. 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 lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan lives in a valley.

10. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

11. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

12. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - The Philadelphia Red Sox - Chase Bank - ESPN - Soverign Bank and the Hockey News.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

13. Raylan lives on Maple Lane. Maple Lane intersects with Oak Drive and Willow Court.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan received a raise.

14. Raylan makes $121 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.

15. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan is single.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

16. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

17. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

18. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.

19. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

20. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan is single.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

21. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

22. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

23. 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 is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

24. 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 was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

25. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

26. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan worked for two different companies.

27. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

28. Raylan makes $99 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan lives in a valley.

29. Raylan has worked 9 and one half years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

30. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan rarely listens to music.

31. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan is single.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan has many hobbies.

32. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

33. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

34. Raylan spends 30 hours a year picking up leaves. His neighbors also do so. They all enjoy many shady afternoons in their yards.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

35. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.

36. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

37. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

38. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

39. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

40. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan has many hobbies.

41. Raylan had three operations early this year. He has been back at work for three months and started going to the gym last week.

42. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

43. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

44. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan is married.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

45. 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 is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

46. Raylan and his neighbors need to water their yards frequently. The sun beating down on the grass dries them out.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

47. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

48. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

49. 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.

50. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan is single.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.