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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

2. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

3. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is single.

4. Raylan and his neighbors need to water their yards frequently. The sun beating down on the grass dries them out.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

5. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

6. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - The Philadelphia Red Sox - Chase Bank - ESPN - Soverign Bank and the Hockey News.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan is a college graduate.

7. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

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 spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

9. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.

10. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

11. 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 with very small houses.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives in a valley.

12. Acme provides employees with free lunch. Raylan is an employee who enjoys the company cafeteria.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

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

14. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

15. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan is in good health.

16. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

17. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise

18. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

19. Raylan has worked 9 and one half years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan is married.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

20. Raylan lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

21. Raylan lives on Maple Lane. Maple Lane intersects with Oak Drive and Willow Court.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan has many hobbies.

22. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.

23. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan is married.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

24. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.

25. 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 is an uncle.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

26. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

27. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan is single.

28. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan is a college graduate.

29. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

30. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.

31. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

32. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

33. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan enjoys classical music

34. 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 can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise

35. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

36. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

37. 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 served two decades in the military.
Raylan is single.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise

38. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.

39. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

40. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

41. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

42. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

43. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

44. 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 lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan received a raise.

45. 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 stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

46. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.

47. 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 married.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan is a musician

48. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

49. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

50. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Acme is closed on weekends.