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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

2. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan is married.

3. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

4. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

5. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

6. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

7. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

8. 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 is in extremely poor health.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

9. Raylan does not like to attend baseball games. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

10. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

11. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

12. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

13. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan is married.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

14. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

15. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.

16. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

17. 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 served two decades in the military.
Raylan is single.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

18. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

19. 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.

20. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan is married.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

21. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

22. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys classical music

23. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan lives in a valley.

24. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

25. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

26. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

27. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

28. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

29. Raylan lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

30. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan is in good health.

31. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan lives in a valley.

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

33. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

34. Raylan has worked 5 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Acme is closed on weekends.

35. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

36. 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 lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise

37. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

38. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

39. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan is single.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.

40. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

41. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

42. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

43. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan is married.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

44. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

45. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan is a musician

46. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Acme is closed on weekends.

47. 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 is a musician
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

48. 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 lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

49. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

50. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.