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Verbal Reasoning

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1. 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.

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2. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

3. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan is in good health.

4. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan is a widower.

5. 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 worked for two different companies.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

6. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

7. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan is married.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

8. Raylan lives on Maple Lane. Maple Lane intersects with Oak Drive and Willow Court.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan is single.
Raylan served on many ships.

9. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

10. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

11. Raylan does not like to attend baseball games. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

12. 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's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan's health is improving.

13. 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 is eligible for a pension.
Raylan is married.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

14. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan was a pilot.

15. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

16. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

17. Raylan and his neighbors need to water their yards frequently. The sun beating down on the grass dries them out.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

18. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

19. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan is a widower.

20. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan received a raise.

21. Raylan has worked 9 and one half years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

22. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

23. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

24. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

25. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan is a widower.

26. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan rarely listens to music.

27. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

28. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

29. 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 never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.

30. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

31. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

32. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

33. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan served on many ships.

34. 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 runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is single.

35. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

36. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

37. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan is married.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

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 does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

39. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

40. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is married.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan rarely listens to music.

41. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

42. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

43. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan is an uncle.

44. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

45. 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 enjoys documentaries.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan rarely listens to music.

46. Acme provides employees with free lunch. Raylan is an employee who enjoys the company cafeteria.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

47. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

48. 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 lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.

49. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

50. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan was an athlete in college.