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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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 served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

2. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.

3. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan is single.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

4. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

5. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan is married.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

6. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan was a pilot.

7. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan has many hobbies.

8. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan served on many ships.

9. Raylan lives on Maple Lane. Maple Lane intersects with Oak Drive and Willow Court.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan's health is improving.

10. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

11. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

12. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

13. 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 never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.

14. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

15. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

16. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.

17. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

18. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.

19. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

20. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

21. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan was a pilot.

22. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

23. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

24. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan is a college graduate.

25. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan was a pilot.

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 lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

27. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

28. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Acme is closed on weekends.

29. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan rarely listens to music.

30. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

31. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

32. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

33. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

34. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan is married.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

35. 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 worked for three different companies.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan is in good health.

36. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.

37. 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 drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan served a decade in the military.

38. 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 holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

39. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan enjoys classical music

40. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.

41. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan enjoys classical music

42. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan is a musician

43. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.

44. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan is single.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

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

46. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

47. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

48. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

49. 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.

50. Raylan does not like to attend baseball games. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.