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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

2. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

3. Acme provides employees with free lunch. Raylan is an employee who enjoys the company cafeteria.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

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

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5. 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 is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

6. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

7. 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 will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan is in good health.

8. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Acme is closed on weekends.

9. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan is single.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

10. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

11. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

12. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan is a college graduate.

13. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

14. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan is single.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

15. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

16. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

17. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

18. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

19. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

20. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan is married.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

21. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan is an uncle.

22. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan is an uncle.

23. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

24. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

25. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

26. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan served overseas in the military.

27. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.

28. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

29. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

30. 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 watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

31. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

32. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

33. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

34. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

35. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan works in Lexington

36. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

37. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

38. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

39. 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.

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40. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

41. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.

42. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

43. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan is a musician

44. 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's health is improving.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

45. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

46. 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 many large trees.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

47. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

48. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

49. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

50. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan enjoys classical music