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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

2. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

3. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

4. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is a college graduate.

5. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

6. 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 classical music
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

7. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

8. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan is in good health.

9. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan is married.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan is a college graduate.

10. 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 must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

11. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

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

13. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

14. 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 a musician
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.

15. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.

16. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

17. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

18. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

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 was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.

20. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

21. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

22. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

23. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

24. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan is married.

25. Raylan spends 30 hours a year picking up leaves. His neighbors also do so. They all enjoy many shady afternoons in their yards.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

26. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

27. Raylan lives on Maple Lane. Maple Lane intersects with Oak Drive and Willow Court.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

28. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.

29. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan received a raise.

30. 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 enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

31. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.

32. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

33. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

34. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - The Philadelphia Red Sox - Chase Bank - ESPN - Soverign Bank and the Hockey News.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

35. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

36. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan is in good health.

37. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan lives in a valley.

38. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

39. 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 single.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

40. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan enjoys classical music

41. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

42. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.

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

44. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

45. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan is a musician

46. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

47. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

48. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

49. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

50. Raylan lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.