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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

2. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - The Philadelphia Red Sox - Chase Bank - ESPN - Soverign Bank and the Hockey News.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

3. Raylan spends 30 hours a year picking up leaves. His neighbors also do so. They all enjoy many shady afternoons in their yards.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

4. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

5. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan lives in a valley.

6. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

7. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

8. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

9. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan works in Lexington

10. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

11. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

12. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

13. 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.

14. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

15. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.

16. Raylan lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan has many hobbies.

17. 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 enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

18. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

19. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan enjoys rock music.

20. 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 in extremely poor health.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

21. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan is married.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

22. Raylan has worked 9 and one half years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

23. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan has many hobbies.

24. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

25. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

26. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

27. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan is a musician

28. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

29. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan is single.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan is married.

30. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan is single.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan rarely listens to music.

31. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

32. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

33. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan is an uncle.

34. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.
Raylan is single.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

35. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan is single.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan rarely listens to music.

36. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

37. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan is married.
Raylan received a raise.

38. Raylan lives on Maple Lane. Maple Lane intersects with Oak Drive and Willow Court.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

39. 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 rarely listens to music.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

40. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

41. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

42. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan is married.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan is a musician

43. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is an uncle.

44. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan is single.

45. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

46. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

47. Raylan does not like to attend baseball games. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan is a musician

48. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

49. Raylan makes $121 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

50. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.