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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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 attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

2. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

3. 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 enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

4. Raylan makes $99 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

5. 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 is single.
Raylan is married.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

6. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

7. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

8. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

9. Raylan lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

10. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

11. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

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

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 was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

14. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

15. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

16. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan is single.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan works in Lexington

17. 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 will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

18. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

19. Raylan makes $121 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is an uncle.

20. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

21. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

22. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan is single.

23. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

24. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan enjoys classical music

25. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

26. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan is in good health.

27. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

28. Raylan does not like to attend baseball games. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

29. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

30. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan received a raise.

31. 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 does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan is married.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

32. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan is a widower.

33. Raylan has worked 5 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan served on many ships.

34. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan is single.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

35. 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 small houses.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

36. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan is single.
Raylan is married.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

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 lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

38. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

39. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.

40. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

41. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is a musician
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

42. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan is an uncle.

43. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan enjoys classical music

44. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

45. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan is single.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

46. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

47. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan enjoys classical music

48. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

49. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

50. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan has many hobbies.