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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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 rock music.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

2. Raylan does not like to attend baseball games. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

3. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.

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 attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

5. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

6. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan is single.

7. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

8. 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 stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan works in Lexington

9. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan rarely listens to music.

10. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

11. 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 has many hobbies.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

12. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

13. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

14. Raylan lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

15. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan's health is improving.

16. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - The Philadelphia Red Sox - Chase Bank - ESPN - Soverign Bank and the Hockey News.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

17. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.

18. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

19. 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 retirement.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

20. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

21. 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 a variety of sports.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

22. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

23. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

24. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

25. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan's health is improving.
Acme is closed on weekends.

26. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

27. 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 does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan is married.

28. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan is single.
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 does not own stock in Acme.

29. Raylan has worked 9 and one half years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

30. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan lives in a valley.

31. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

32. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan is a grandfather.

33. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

34. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

35. 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 is a grandfather.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

36. 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 decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

37. Raylan has worked 5 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

38. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

39. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

40. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

41. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan has many hobbies.

42. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan is single.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

43. 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 10 miles a week.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan was a pilot.

44. 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 changed jobs three times.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

45. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.

46. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan is married.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

47. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.

48. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

49. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

50. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan is a widower.