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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.

2. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

3. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

4. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

5. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan is married.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

6. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

7. Raylan makes $99 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

8. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan enjoys classical music

9. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

10. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
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 decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan is single.

12. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

13. 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 lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

14. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan has many hobbies.

15. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan is married.

16. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan received a raise.

17. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

18. 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 watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

19. Raylan and his neighbors need to water their yards frequently. The sun beating down on the grass dries them out.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

20. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

21. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

22. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

23. Raylan has worked 5 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 lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

24. 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.

25. 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 enjoys reality shows.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan rarely listens to music.

26. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan was a pilot.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

27. 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 can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

28. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

29. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

30. 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 owns stock in Acme.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan is an uncle.

31. Raylan does not like to attend baseball games. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

32. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan is single.

33. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

34. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is married.

35. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan works in Lexington

36. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

37. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan is married.

38. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is single.

39. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan enjoys classical music

40. Raylan lives on Maple Lane. Maple Lane intersects with Oak Drive and Willow Court.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.

41. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.

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 must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

43. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan enjoys classical music

44. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

45. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan has many hobbies.

46. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

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

48. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

49. Raylan makes $121 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

50. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan has many hobbies.