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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 is a musician
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

2. 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 is a grandfather.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

3. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

4. 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.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan is a college graduate.

5. Raylan has worked 9 and one half years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

6. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

7. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

8. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

9. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan rarely listens to music.

10. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

11. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

12. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

13. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan's health is improving.

14. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

15. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

16. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

17. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

18. 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 a widower.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

19. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

20. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

21. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

22. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

23. Raylan makes $99 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

24. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

25. 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 lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

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 joined the Air Force in 1995. He left the Air Force in 2000 to join the FBI. He left the FBI in 2010.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

28. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan is single.

29. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

30. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Acme is closed on weekends.

31. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan works in Lexington

32. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Acme is closed on weekends.

33. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan enjoys classical music

34. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

35. 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 served 15 years in the military.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

36. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is single.
Raylan is in good health.

37. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

38. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

39. 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 does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

40. Raylan lives on Maple Lane. Maple Lane intersects with Oak Drive and Willow Court.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

41. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

42. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

43. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is married.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Acme is closed on weekends.

44. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

45. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

46. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan received a raise.

47. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

48. 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 served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan is a widower.

49. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

50. 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 Cowboys football games.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan was a pilot.