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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan lives in a valley.

2. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

3. Raylan makes $99 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

4. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

5. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

6. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

7. 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 decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

8. 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.

9. Raylan makes $121 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is married.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.

10. 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 a college graduate.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

11. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

12. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan was a pilot.

13. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

14. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

15. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is a college graduate.

16. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

17. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan is married.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.

18. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan is single.
Raylan is married.

19. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

20. Raylan and his neighbors need to water their yards frequently. The sun beating down on the grass dries them out.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

21. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

22. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan lives in a valley.

23. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan served on many ships.

24. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

25. Raylan has worked 9 and one half years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

26. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.

27. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

28. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.

29. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

30. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan is single.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

31. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

32. 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 served overseas in the military.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

33. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

34. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan is an uncle.

35. 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 owns stock in Acme.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan works in Lexington

36. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

37. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

38. 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 enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

39. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

40. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

41. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

42. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

43. 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 rarely listens to music.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan is single.

44. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan is single.

45. 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 stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

46. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan is single.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

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

48. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

49. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

50. 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 enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan was a pilot.