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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 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

2. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

3. 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 never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan received a raise.

4. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan is single.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

5. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

6. Raylan makes $99 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

7. 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 works in Lexington
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

8. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

9. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

10. 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 was a pilot.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

11. 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 is a college graduate.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

12. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

13. 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 two decades in the military.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

14. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

15. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

16. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan is a grandfather.

17. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan is an uncle.

18. Acme provides employees with free lunch. Raylan is an employee who enjoys the company cafeteria.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

19. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

20. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

21. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Acme is closed on weekends.

22. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

23. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

24. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

25. Raylan has worked 5 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan received a raise.

26. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

27. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

28. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

29. 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 eligible for retirement.
Raylan is married.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

30. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan is a musician

31. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.

32. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

33. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan is married.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

34. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - The Philadelphia Red Sox - Chase Bank - ESPN - Soverign Bank and the Hockey News.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.

35. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

36. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

37. 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 not eligible for a pension.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

38. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

39. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

40. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

41. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

42. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

43. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

44. 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 goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.

45. Raylan and his neighbors need to water their yards frequently. The sun beating down on the grass dries them out.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

46. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan changed jobs three times.

47. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

48. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

49. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

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.