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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

2. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

3. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

4. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

5. Acme provides employees with free lunch. Raylan is an employee who enjoys the company cafeteria.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan enjoys classical music

6. 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 a college graduate.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

7. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan is in good health.
Acme is closed on weekends.

8. Raylan makes $99 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

9. 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 worked for two different companies.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

10. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

11. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

12. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan's health is improving.

13. 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 is a widower.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

14. 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 worked for three different companies.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan served on many ships.

15. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

16. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan's health is improving.

17. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

18. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

19. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan is married.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan works in Lexington
Acme is closed on weekends.

20. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan enjoys classical music

21. 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 is in extremely poor health.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

22. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan received a raise.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

23. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

24. 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 was a pilot.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

25. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

26. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan rarely listens to music.

27. 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 is an uncle.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

28. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

29. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

30. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan is a musician

31. Raylan lives on Maple Lane. Maple Lane intersects with Oak Drive and Willow Court.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan lives in a valley.

32. Raylan spends 30 hours a year picking up leaves. His neighbors also do so. They all enjoy many shady afternoons in their yards.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

33. 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's health is improving.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

34. 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 is married.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan served on many ships.

35. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan is a grandfather.

36. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

37. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

38. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan is married.

39. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

40. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

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

42. 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.

43. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan is married.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

44. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan is single.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

45. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

46. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

47. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

48. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan is single.
Raylan is a musician

49. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.

50. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.