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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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 responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.

2. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan is single.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan lives in a valley.

3. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

4. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

5. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

6. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

7. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.

8. 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 decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

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

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10. Raylan spends 30 hours a year picking up leaves. His neighbors also do so. They all enjoy many shady afternoons in their yards.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan lives in a valley.

11. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan's health is improving.

12. Raylan makes $99 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

13. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

14. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

15. Acme provides employees with free lunch. Raylan is an employee who enjoys the company cafeteria.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

16. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan's health is improving.

17. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

18. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

19. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

20. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

21. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

22. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

23. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

24. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

25. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

26. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

27. Raylan lives on Maple Lane. Maple Lane intersects with Oak Drive and Willow Court.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

28. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

29. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

30. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.

31. Raylan makes $121 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan rarely listens to music.

32. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

33. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

34. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan has many hobbies.

35. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

36. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

37. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

38. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan is single.

39. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - The Philadelphia Red Sox - Chase Bank - ESPN - Soverign Bank and the Hockey News.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan is married.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan received a raise.

40. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan worked for three different companies.

41. Raylan has worked 9 and one half years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

42. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan is a musician

43. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

44. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

45. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

46. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

47. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

48. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan is a college graduate.

49. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

50. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan received a raise.