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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

2. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan is a college graduate.

3. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

4. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

5. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

6. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

7. 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 is an uncle.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

8. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

9. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

10. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan is married.

11. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan is single.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan is married.

12. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

13. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

14. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan is married.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

15. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan was a pilot.

16. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

17. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

18. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

19. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

20. Raylan spends 30 hours a year picking up leaves. His neighbors also do so. They all enjoy many shady afternoons in their yards.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

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

22. 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 attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

23. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

24. 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 valley.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

25. 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 attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

26. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan is single.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

27. 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 not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is in good health.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

28. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan is a widower.

29. Raylan has worked 9 and one half years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

30. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

31. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

32. Raylan makes $121 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

33. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

34. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Acme is closed on weekends.

35. 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 extremely poor health.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

36. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan has many hobbies.

37. Raylan does not like to attend baseball games. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

38. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan is married.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Acme is closed on weekends.

39. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

40. 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 does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

41. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan is a college graduate.

42. 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 spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

43. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan is married.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

44. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

45. 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 a pension.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

46. Raylan has worked 5 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

47. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan rarely listens to music.

48. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

49. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

50. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.