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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan lives in a valley.

2. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

3. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

4. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

5. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.

6. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

7. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

8. 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.

9. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

10. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan is married.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

11. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan is married.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

12. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan is a college graduate.

13. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

14. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

15. Raylan lives on Maple Lane. Maple Lane intersects with Oak Drive and Willow Court.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan is an uncle.

16. 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 runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

17. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan lives in a valley.

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

19. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan is married.
Raylan has many hobbies.

20. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

21. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

22. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

23. Raylan has worked 9 and one half years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

24. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

25. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

26. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

27. 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 is in good health.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan is a widower.

28. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

29. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

30. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

31. 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 received a raise.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

32. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

33. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

34. 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 is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

35. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

36. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

37. Raylan spends 30 hours a year picking up leaves. His neighbors also do so. They all enjoy many shady afternoons in their yards.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.

38. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

39. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

40. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is a college graduate.

41. Acme provides employees with free lunch. Raylan is an employee who enjoys the company cafeteria.
Raylan is single.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

42. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan is married.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

43. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.

44. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

45. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.

46. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan enjoys classical music

47. Raylan makes $121 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

48. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan is a grandfather.

49. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

50. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.