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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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 was an athlete in college.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.

2. 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 is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan works in Lexington

3. 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 runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

4. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

5. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

6. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

7. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan was a pilot.

8. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

9. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

10. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

11. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan is married.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

12. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

13. Acme provides employees with free lunch. Raylan is an employee who enjoys the company cafeteria.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

14. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

15. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

16. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan enjoys classical music

17. 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 rarely listens to music.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

18. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is a grandfather.

19. Raylan lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

20. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

21. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

22. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

23. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan is single.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

24. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan has many hobbies.

25. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan is married.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

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

27. 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.

28. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan is single.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

29. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

30. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan is married.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan served a decade in the military.

31. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

32. Raylan spends 30 hours a year picking up leaves. His neighbors also do so. They all enjoy many shady afternoons in their yards.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

33. 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 responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is single.

34. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan is a musician

35. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan was a pilot.

36. Raylan does not like to attend baseball games. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

37. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

38. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

39. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

40. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

41. 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 decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

42. 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 must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan is an uncle.

43. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan received a raise.

44. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

45. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan is single.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

46. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

47. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan lives in a valley.

48. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

49. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

50. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.