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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

2. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

3. 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 worked for two different companies.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.

4. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

5. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan is in good health.

6. 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 enjoys documentaries.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

7. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

8. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

9. 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 with many large trees.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.

10. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives in a valley.

11. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

12. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

13. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan is single.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

14. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan rarely listens to music.

15. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

16. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

17. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

18. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

19. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

20. 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 is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.

21. Raylan makes $99 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

22. 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's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

23. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

24. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan is single.

25. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

26. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

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 has worked 5 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan received a raise.

29. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

30. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

31. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

32. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

33. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

34. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

35. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

36. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

37. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

38. 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 lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

39. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan is married.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.

40. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

41. 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 a pilot.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

42. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

43. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

44. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

45. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan is in good health.

46. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan rarely listens to music.

47. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.

48. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

49. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan enjoys classical music

50. Acme provides employees with free lunch. Raylan is an employee who enjoys the company cafeteria.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan lives in a valley.