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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

2. 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 eligible for a pension.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

3. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

4. Raylan is a customer of Acme. He saves all his money in a bank account. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

5. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan works in Lexington

6. 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 holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.

7. 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 holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

8. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan is a grandfather.

9. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - The Philadelphia Red Sox - Chase Bank - ESPN - Soverign Bank and the Hockey News.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

10. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

11. 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.

12. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

13. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.

14. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

15. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

16. 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 can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

17. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

18. Raylan makes $99 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

19. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan is a musician

20. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

21. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.

22. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan's health is improving.

23. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

24. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan is a college graduate.

25. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

26. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

27. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan was a pilot.

28. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.

29. 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 must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

30. 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 owns stock in Acme.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

31. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

32. 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 states.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

33. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

34. 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 can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

35. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.

36. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan is married.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

37. 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 was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan has many hobbies.

38. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

39. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys classical music

40. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

41. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

42. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan rarely listens to music.

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

44. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

45. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

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

47. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan is single.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan rarely listens to music.

48. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

49. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

50. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.