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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan spends 30 hours a year picking up leaves. His neighbors also do so. They all enjoy many shady afternoons in their yards.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

2. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan has many hobbies.

3. 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 is eligible for retirement.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan is single.

4. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

5. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

6. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

7. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

8. Raylan and his neighbors need to water their yards frequently. The sun beating down on the grass dries them out.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

9. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

10. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

11. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

12. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

13. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan is married.
Raylan lives in a valley.

14. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

15. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

16. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.

17. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan is married.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

18. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

19. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan works in Lexington

20. Raylan lives on Maple Lane. Maple Lane intersects with Oak Drive and Willow Court.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan received a raise.

21. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan lives in a valley.

22. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

23. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan served on many ships.

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

25. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.

26. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan is single.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

27. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

28. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

29. Raylan lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

30. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan's health is improving.

31. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

32. Raylan has worked 5 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

33. 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 lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan works in Lexington

34. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

35. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

36. Raylan makes $121 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

37. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

38. 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 lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

39. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

40. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

41. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is a musician

42. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan lives in a valley.

43. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan served on many ships.

44. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan is single.

45. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan received a raise.

46. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is single.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

47. 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 is a grandfather.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

48. 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 rock music.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

49. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

50. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.