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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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 lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

2. 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 works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

3. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

4. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan is married.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

5. Raylan lives on Maple Lane. Maple Lane intersects with Oak Drive and Willow Court.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

6. Raylan and his neighbors need to water their yards frequently. The sun beating down on the grass dries them out.
Raylan is single.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan's health is improving.

7. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

8. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

9. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

10. 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 lives in a valley.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

11. 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 an uncle.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

12. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.

13. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - The Philadelphia Red Sox - Chase Bank - ESPN - Soverign Bank and the Hockey News.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

14. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

15. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

16. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

17. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

18. 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 attend Rangers games.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

19. 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 enjoys reality shows.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

20. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan lives in a valley.

21. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

22. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan works in Lexington

23. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

24. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan is an uncle.

25. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan is single.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

26. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

27. 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 at the top of a hill.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

28. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan was a pilot.

29. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

30. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

31. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan served on many ships.

32. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

33. Raylan has worked 5 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan served on many ships.

34. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

35. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.

36. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan is single.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

37. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

38. 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 states.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan is a widower.

39. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

40. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

41. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

42. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

43. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan is married.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

44. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

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

46. 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 is an uncle.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

47. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

48. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan works in Lexington

49. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

50. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.