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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

2. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

3. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

4. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan enjoys classical music

5. Raylan has worked 9 and one half years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

6. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

7. 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 is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

8. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

9. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

10. 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 lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

11. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

12. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

13. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

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 was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

15. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan is an uncle.

16. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

17. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - The Philadelphia Red Sox - Chase Bank - ESPN - Soverign Bank and the Hockey News.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

18. 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 states.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan received a raise.

19. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

20. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

21. 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 does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

22. 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 lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

23. 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 was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

24. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan is a grandfather.

25. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan served on many ships.

26. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan is single.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

27. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

28. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

29. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

30. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

31. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan is single.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

32. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

33. Raylan makes $121 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a valley.

34. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

35. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.

36. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

37. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

38. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan is a college graduate.

39. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

40. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

41. 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 valley.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

42. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan is in good health.

43. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

44. Raylan has worked 5 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

45. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

46. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

47. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan received a raise.

48. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

49. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

50. 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.