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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Acme is closed on weekends.

2. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan is a widower.

3. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan is an uncle.

4. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan is single.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

5. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

6. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

7. Raylan lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

8. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

9. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

10. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

11. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan is single.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

12. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

13. Raylan does not like to attend baseball games. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

14. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Acme is closed on weekends.

15. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

16. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

17. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Acme is closed on weekends.

18. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

19. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

20. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan's health is improving.

21. Raylan spends 30 hours a year picking up leaves. His neighbors also do so. They all enjoy many shady afternoons in their yards.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan is single.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

22. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan rarely listens to music.

23. 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 was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

24. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

25. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

26. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

27. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

28. 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 does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan enjoys classical music

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

30. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan is single.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

31. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

32. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan served on many ships.

33. 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 is in good health.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan is a widower.

34. 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 a musician
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

35. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

36. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

37. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

38. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan is single.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

39. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

40. 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 watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.

41. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan is a college graduate.

42. 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 can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

43. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Acme is closed on weekends.

44. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

45. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.

46. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

47. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

48. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan is married.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

49. 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 lives in a valley.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

50. Raylan lives on Maple Lane. Maple Lane intersects with Oak Drive and Willow Court.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.