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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan rarely listens to music.

2. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan rarely listens to music.

3. 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.

4. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan is a grandfather.

5. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan is single.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan is a musician

6. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

7. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan is in good health.

8. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

9. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan works in Lexington

10. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

11. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

12. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

13. 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 an uncle.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan was a pilot.

14. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

15. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

16. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

17. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

18. Raylan spends 30 hours a year picking up leaves. His neighbors also do so. They all enjoy many shady afternoons in their yards.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

19. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan lives in a valley.

20. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

21. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

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 works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.

24. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

25. 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 must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

26. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.

27. 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 watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

28. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

29. 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 was an athlete in college.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

30. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan received a raise.

31. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

32. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan has many hobbies.

33. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan was a pilot.

34. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.

35. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

36. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

37. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

38. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan rarely listens to music.

39. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

40. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise

41. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

42. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

43. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

44. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan is married.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

45. Raylan has worked 9 and one half years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan is a musician

46. 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 enjoys rock music.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

47. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

48. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - The Philadelphia Red Sox - Chase Bank - ESPN - Soverign Bank and the Hockey News.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

49. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan is married.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

50. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.