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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 lives in a valley.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

2. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

3. 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 Lexington
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise

4. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.

5. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is an uncle.
Acme is closed on weekends.

6. 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 does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

7. 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 must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

8. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

9. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

10. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

11. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan served on many ships.

12. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

13. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan is married.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

14. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

15. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan is single.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

16. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

17. 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 runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

18. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

19. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

20. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

21. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

22. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan rarely listens to music.

23. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

24. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan is a widower.

25. 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 changed jobs three times.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan lives in a valley.

26. Acme provides employees with free lunch. Raylan is an employee who enjoys the company cafeteria.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

27. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan is in good health.

28. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

29. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

30. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

31. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

32. Raylan lives on Maple Lane. Maple Lane intersects with Oak Drive and Willow Court.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.

33. 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.

34. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

35. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

36. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan is a musician

37. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

38. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

39. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan is married.

40. Raylan has worked 5 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

41. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

42. Raylan does not like to attend baseball games. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.

43. 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 runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

44. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

45. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

46. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

47. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is married.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

48. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

49. Raylan makes $121 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

50. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan is an uncle.