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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

2. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

3. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

4. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

5. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

6. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

7. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

8. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.

9. Raylan lives on Maple Lane. Maple Lane intersects with Oak Drive and Willow Court.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.

10. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

11. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

12. 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 lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

13. 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 is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

14. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

15. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan has many hobbies.

16. Raylan has worked 9 and one half years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

17. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

18. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

19. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

20. 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 served on many ships.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

21. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

22. 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 enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

23. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

24. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

25. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

26. Acme provides employees with free lunch. Raylan is an employee who enjoys the company cafeteria.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

27. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan received a raise.

28. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.

29. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.

30. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise

31. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

32. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan was a pilot.

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

34. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

35. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

36. Raylan lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

37. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

38. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

39. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

40. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

41. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

42. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan lives in a valley.

43. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

44. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

45. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

46. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

47. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan received a raise.

48. 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 lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

49. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

50. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - The Philadelphia Red Sox - Chase Bank - ESPN - Soverign Bank and the Hockey News.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan's health is improving.