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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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 a widower.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

2. 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 must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

3. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan has many hobbies.

4. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan works in Lexington

5. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

6. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.

7. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

8. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

9. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

10. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

11. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

12. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

13. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

14. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

15. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

16. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan rarely listens to music.

17. 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 served 15 years in the military.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

18. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

19. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

20. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan received a raise.

21. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

22. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan is married.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

23. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

24. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan is single.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

25. 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 small houses.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

26. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

27. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - The Philadelphia Red Sox - Chase Bank - ESPN - Soverign Bank and the Hockey News.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

28. 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 overseas in the military.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

29. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

30. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

31. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

32. Raylan makes $121 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.

33. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

34. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

35. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

36. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is married.

37. 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 is in extremely poor health.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

38. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan is in good health.

39. 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 eligible for retirement.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.

40. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

41. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan lives in a valley.

42. 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's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

43. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

44. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

45. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Acme is closed on weekends.

46. Raylan has worked 5 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

47. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan enjoys classical music

48. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

49. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

50. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan is eligible for retirement.