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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan had three operations early this year. He has been back at work for three months and started going to the gym last week.

2. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

3. Raylan spends 30 hours a year picking up leaves. His neighbors also do so. They all enjoy many shady afternoons in their yards.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.

4. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan is married.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

5. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

6. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan is single.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is a college graduate.

7. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

8. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

9. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

10. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.

11. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.

12. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

13. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

14. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

15. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

16. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan rarely listens to music.

17. Raylan makes $99 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

18. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is married.

19. Raylan has worked 9 and one half years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

20. 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 does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

21. 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 stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan is single.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

22. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

23. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

24. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

25. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan is a widower.

26. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Acme is closed on weekends.

27. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.

28. 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 is a widower.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

29. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

30. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

31. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

32. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan is single.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

33. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.

34. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.

35. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

36. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - The Philadelphia Red Sox - Chase Bank - ESPN - Soverign Bank and the Hockey News.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

37. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

38. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

39. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

40. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

41. 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 eligible for a pension.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

42. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

43. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan rarely listens to music.

44. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.

45. 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 decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Acme is closed on weekends.

46. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan received a raise.

47. 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.

48. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

49. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan rarely listens to music.

50. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.