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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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 has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

2. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan is single.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.

3. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

4. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

5. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

6. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan has many hobbies.

7. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan is single.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

8. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

9. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.

10. 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 a Roth IRA.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan was a pilot.

11. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

12. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan received a raise.

13. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

14. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

15. Raylan lives on Maple Lane. Maple Lane intersects with Oak Drive and Willow Court.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan works in Lexington

16. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

17. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan is a widower.
Acme is closed on weekends.

18. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

19. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan is single.

20. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

21. 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 runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

22. Raylan has worked 5 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

23. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

24. 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 attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan is married.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

25. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

26. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

27. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

28. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

29. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

30. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan is a grandfather.

31. Raylan makes $99 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

32. Raylan and his neighbors need to water their yards frequently. The sun beating down on the grass dries them out.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

33. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan is a college graduate.

34. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

35. 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 few trees.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

36. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

37. Raylan has worked 9 and one half years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

38. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

39. 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 lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

40. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan is married.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan is a widower.

41. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

42. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

43. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

44. Raylan lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

45. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - The Philadelphia Red Sox - Chase Bank - ESPN - Soverign Bank and the Hockey News.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

46. Acme provides employees with free lunch. Raylan is an employee who enjoys the company cafeteria.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

47. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan served on many ships.

48. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

49. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

50. 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.