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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan had three operations early this year. He has been back at work for three months and started going to the gym last week.

2. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan is single.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan was a pilot.

3. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

4. 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 is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

5. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan was a pilot.

6. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.

7. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

8. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan received a raise.

9. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

10. 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 where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

11. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.

12. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan is in good health.

13. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

14. 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 is a widower.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

15. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

16. Raylan has worked 9 and one half years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.

17. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

18. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan enjoys classical music

19. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

20. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

21. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

22. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

23. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Acme is closed on weekends.

24. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

25. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

26. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

27. 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 is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

28. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan is a musician

29. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan has many hobbies.

30. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

31. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.

32. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan is a widower.

33. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

34. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan is married.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

35. 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 can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

36. Raylan has worked 5 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan is married.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.

37. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

38. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

39. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

40. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

41. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

42. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

43. 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.

44. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

45. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

46. Raylan lives on Maple Lane. Maple Lane intersects with Oak Drive and Willow Court.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

47. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

48. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

49. 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 owns stock in Acme.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

50. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.