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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan has worked 5 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

2. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

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

4. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan has many hobbies.

5. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

6. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

7. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

8. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

9. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise

10. Raylan and his neighbors need to water their yards frequently. The sun beating down on the grass dries them out.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

11. Raylan lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

12. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

13. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is a widower.

14. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan is a widower.

15. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

16. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

17. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

18. Raylan makes $121 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.

19. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

20. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

21. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

22. 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 is single.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

23. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.

24. 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 lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is a widower.

25. 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.

26. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

27. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan has many hobbies.

28. 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 must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.

29. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

30. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan is married.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

31. 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 was an athlete in college.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

32. 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 is eligible for a pension.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

33. 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 in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

34. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

35. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan is married.

36. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

37. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.

38. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is an uncle.

39. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

40. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan served on many ships.

41. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise

42. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan is married.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

43. Raylan lives on Maple Lane. Maple Lane intersects with Oak Drive and Willow Court.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

44. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan lives in a valley.

45. Raylan makes $99 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

46. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan is single.

47. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

48. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

49. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

50. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.