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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

2. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

3. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan was a pilot.

4. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

5. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

6. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

7. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

8. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan is single.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan lives in a valley.

9. Raylan does not like to attend baseball games. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

10. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

11. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

12. 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 will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

13. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

14. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

15. 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.

16. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

17. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan has many hobbies.

18. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

19. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

20. 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 must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

21. 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 lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan received a raise.

22. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

23. 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 lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

24. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

25. 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 lives in a valley.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

26. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

27. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan is a college graduate.

28. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

29. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan is single.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

30. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

31. Raylan makes $121 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

32. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan received a raise.

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 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 can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

35. Raylan makes $99 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

36. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise

37. 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 owns stock in Acme.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan received a raise.

38. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

39. Raylan spends 30 hours a year picking up leaves. His neighbors also do so. They all enjoy many shady afternoons in their yards.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan was a pilot.

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 not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

41. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

42. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

43. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

44. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

45. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

46. 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 does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan is single.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

47. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

48. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan is in good health.

49. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan's health is improving.

50. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.