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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

2. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

3. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

4. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - The Philadelphia Red Sox - Chase Bank - ESPN - Soverign Bank and the Hockey News.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

5. Raylan has worked 9 and one half years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

6. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan is single.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan is married.

7. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan received a raise.

8. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan is a widower.

9. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

10. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

11. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan is a widower.

12. Raylan lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.
Raylan is single.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

13. 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 enjoys reality shows.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

14. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

15. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan enjoys classical music

16. 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 never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

17. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is a college graduate.

18. 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 where the streets are named after states.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

19. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan is single.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

20. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

21. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

22. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

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 attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

24. 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 many large trees.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

25. 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 is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

26. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan is a grandfather.

27. 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 enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

28. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

29. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

30. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

31. 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 decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

32. Raylan has worked 5 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

33. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan served on many ships.

34. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

35. 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 many large trees.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

36. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

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

38. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

39. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

40. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

41. Acme provides employees with free lunch. Raylan is an employee who enjoys the company cafeteria.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan is single.

42. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

43. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

44. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

45. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

46. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

47. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

48. 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 can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is single.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

49. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

50. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan enjoys classical music