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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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.

2. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

3. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

4. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

5. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan works in Lexington

6. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

7. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.

8. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan is single.

9. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan has many hobbies.

10. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

11. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

12. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

13. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

14. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

15. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.

16. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

17. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.

18. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is married.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

19. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

20. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

21. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan is in good health.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

22. 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 attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan is a college graduate.

23. 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 in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan is a musician

24. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

25. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan is an uncle.

26. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

27. 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 was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

28. Raylan makes $121 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

29. Raylan lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

30. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan is single.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

31. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

32. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

33. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

34. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan has many hobbies.

35. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan is single.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

36. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan lives in a valley.

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 enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

38. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

39. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan enjoys classical music

40. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan enjoys rock music.

41. Raylan lives on Maple Lane. Maple Lane intersects with Oak Drive and Willow Court.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise

42. 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 at the top of a hill.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan lives in a valley.

43. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

44. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan has many hobbies.

45. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

46. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan is a grandfather.

47. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - The Philadelphia Red Sox - Chase Bank - ESPN - Soverign Bank and the Hockey News.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise

48. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

49. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

50. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.