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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

2. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

3. 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 a grandfather.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

4. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

5. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is married.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

6. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan served a decade in the military.

7. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan has many hobbies.

8. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan is single.

9. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

10. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

11. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan is married.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

12. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives in a valley.

13. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

14. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - The Philadelphia Red Sox - Chase Bank - ESPN - Soverign Bank and the Hockey News.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

15. 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 attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.

16. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

17. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

18. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

19. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan is married.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan was an athlete in college.

20. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

21. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan's health is improving.

22. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

23. Raylan does not like to attend baseball games. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

24. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

25. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

26. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan works in Lexington

27. 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 is in good health.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Acme is closed on weekends.

28. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

29. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

30. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

31. Raylan lives on Maple Lane. Maple Lane intersects with Oak Drive and Willow Court.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.

32. Raylan lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

33. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

34. Raylan and his neighbors need to water their yards frequently. The sun beating down on the grass dries them out.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.

35. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

36. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan is a grandfather.

37. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan was a pilot.

38. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan is single.

39. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

40. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan is married.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

41. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan is a musician

42. 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 works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

43. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

44. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan is a grandfather.

45. 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 attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan is a widower.

46. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan lives in a valley.

47. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

48. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

49. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

50. 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 an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.