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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

2. 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 stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

3. Acme provides employees with free lunch. Raylan is an employee who enjoys the company cafeteria.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

4. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

5. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

6. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

7. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

8. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

9. 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 can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

10. Raylan spends 30 hours a year picking up leaves. His neighbors also do so. They all enjoy many shady afternoons in their yards.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

11. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

12. 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 a variety of sports.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan is a grandfather.

13. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan lives in a valley.

14. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

15. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

16. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

17. 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 has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

18. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

19. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan has many hobbies.

20. Raylan lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

21. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan is single.

22. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

23. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

24. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan is single.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

25. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

26. Raylan makes $99 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

27. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is a widower.

28. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.

29. 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 decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.

30. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

31. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

32. Raylan makes $121 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is single.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

33. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

34. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

35. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

36. 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 lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

37. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.

38. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

39. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

40. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan received a raise.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

41. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan is an uncle.

42. 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 can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

43. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan received a raise.

44. Raylan does not like to attend baseball games. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

45. 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 does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

46. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan is married.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

47. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan is single.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

48. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

49. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

50. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.