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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

2. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan received a raise.

3. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan is a college graduate.

4. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan is single.

5. 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 has many hobbies.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.

6. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan lives in a valley.

7. 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.

8. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

9. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

10. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan is married.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

11. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - The Philadelphia Red Sox - Chase Bank - ESPN - Soverign Bank and the Hockey News.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan is a college graduate.

12. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

13. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

14. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

15. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

16. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

17. 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 does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

18. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

19. 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 goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

20. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan rarely listens to music.

21. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

22. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

23. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

24. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

25. Raylan makes $121 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

26. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise

27. Raylan has worked 5 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

28. 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 enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.

29. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan has many hobbies.

30. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

31. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

32. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan is married.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan enjoys classical music

33. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

34. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

35. 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 enjoys reality shows.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

36. 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 served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

37. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

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

39. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

40. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

41. 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 stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

42. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan is married.

43. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is an uncle.

44. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

45. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

46. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

47. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

48. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

49. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

50. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.