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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

2. 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.

3. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

4. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

5. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

6. 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 attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

7. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan received a raise.

8. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

9. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

10. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

11. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan is single.

12. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

13. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

14. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

15. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.

16. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

17. Raylan has worked 9 and one half years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

18. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

19. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

20. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

21. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan is single.
Raylan is married.

22. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan is married.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

23. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

24. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

25. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan rarely listens to music.

26. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan was a pilot.

27. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

28. 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 attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan is a widower.

29. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

30. Raylan does not like to attend baseball games. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.

31. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan lives in a valley.

32. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

33. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

34. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.

35. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan is married.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.

36. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan is single.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

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

38. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

39. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan is an uncle.

40. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

41. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

42. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

43. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

44. 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 holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

45. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

46. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

47. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

48. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

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 goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

50. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.