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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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 development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

2. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

3. Raylan has worked 9 and one half 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 is a musician
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

4. Raylan spends 30 hours a year picking up leaves. His neighbors also do so. They all enjoy many shady afternoons in their yards.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

5. 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 does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

6. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.

7. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

8. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan owns 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 not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

10. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

11. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

12. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

13. 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 in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

14. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

15. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

16. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan is married.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

17. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.

18. Raylan and his neighbors need to water their yards frequently. The sun beating down on the grass dries them out.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

19. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

20. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan is married.

21. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan received a raise.

22. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

23. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan is single.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan lives in a valley.

24. 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 drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

25. 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 attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

26. Raylan makes $99 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

27. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Acme is closed on weekends.

28. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

29. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

30. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan is a musician

31. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

32. 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.

33. Raylan does not like to attend baseball games. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

34. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

35. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

36. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

37. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - The Philadelphia Red Sox - Chase Bank - ESPN - Soverign Bank and the Hockey News.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.

38. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan is a grandfather.

39. Raylan lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

40. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan is single.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

41. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan served overseas in the military.

42. 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 a grandfather.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

43. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.

44. 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.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

45. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan is a grandfather.

46. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan is a grandfather.

47. 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 enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan is a grandfather.

48. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

49. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan is single.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

50. Raylan makes $121 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.