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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan is married.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.

2. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

3. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

4. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan is married.

5. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is married.

6. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

7. 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 runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

8. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan is a college graduate.

9. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

10. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

11. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

12. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

13. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Acme is closed on weekends.

14. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

15. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

16. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan received a raise.

17. 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 is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

18. 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 is a grandfather.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

19. 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 changed jobs three times.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

20. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

21. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

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

23. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

24. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

25. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

26. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan has many hobbies.

27. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

28. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

29. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan is married.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

30. 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 does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan is single.

31. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

32. Acme provides employees with free lunch. Raylan is an employee who enjoys the company cafeteria.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan has many hobbies.

33. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan works in Lexington

34. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

35. Raylan spends 30 hours a year picking up leaves. His neighbors also do so. They all enjoy many shady afternoons in their yards.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan works in Lexington

36. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan enjoys classical music

37. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

38. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan is single.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is a college graduate.

39. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

40. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - The Philadelphia Red Sox - Chase Bank - ESPN - Soverign Bank and the Hockey News.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

41. Raylan has worked 5 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

42. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

43. Raylan does not like to attend baseball games. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

44. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

45. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

46. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan is a musician

47. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

48. 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 is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

49. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan was a pilot.

50. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan lives in a valley.