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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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's health is improving.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

2. 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 must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

3. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - The Philadelphia Red Sox - Chase Bank - ESPN - Soverign Bank and the Hockey News.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

4. 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 decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan is single.
Raylan was a pilot.

5. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

6. 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.

7. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

8. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

9. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

10. Raylan makes $99 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

11. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

12. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

13. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan is married.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

14. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

15. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

16. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

17. 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 lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan is an uncle.

18. 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 lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan received a raise.

19. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

20. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan is single.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

21. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

22. 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 works in Lexington
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

23. 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 lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

24. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

25. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

26. 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 an uncle.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

27. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

28. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

29. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

30. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.

31. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan is married.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

32. Acme provides employees with free lunch. Raylan is an employee who enjoys the company cafeteria.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

33. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

34. Raylan makes $121 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

35. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

36. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

37. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan has many hobbies.

38. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

39. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan is in good health.

40. Raylan has worked 9 and one half years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

41. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan is single.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise

42. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

43. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

44. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan is a musician

45. 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.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

46. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

47. Raylan lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan is single.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

48. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

49. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

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