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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

2. Raylan has worked 5 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan has many hobbies.

3. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

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

5. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

6. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

7. Raylan makes $99 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

8. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

9. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

10. Acme provides employees with free lunch. Raylan is an employee who enjoys the company cafeteria.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

11. Raylan lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

12. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan rarely listens to music.

13. 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.

14. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

15. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

16. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan is single.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

17. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

18. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

19. 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 within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

20. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

21. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

22. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

23. Raylan and his neighbors need to water their yards frequently. The sun beating down on the grass dries them out.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

24. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

25. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan lives in a valley.

26. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan is a college graduate.

27. 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 served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

28. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

29. 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 attend Rangers games.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

30. Raylan does not like to attend baseball games. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

31. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

32. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

33. 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 has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

34. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

35. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

36. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

37. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

38. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan served on many ships.

39. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

40. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

41. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

42. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

43. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan is married.

44. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

45. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

46. 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 will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan is an uncle.

47. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

48. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan is a musician

49. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

50. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.