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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan spends 30 hours a year picking up leaves. His neighbors also do so. They all enjoy many shady afternoons in their yards.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan is an uncle.

2. 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 few trees.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan works in Lexington

3. Raylan does not like to attend baseball games. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

4. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

5. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan served on many ships.

6. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

7. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

8. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

9. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

10. 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 must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan is an uncle.

11. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is a musician
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

12. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

13. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan is married.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

14. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

15. 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 enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

16. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

17. 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 enjoys classical music
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

18. 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 stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

19. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

20. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

21. Raylan makes $99 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.

22. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan is in good health.

23. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

24. Raylan lives on Maple Lane. Maple Lane intersects with Oak Drive and Willow Court.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise

25. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

26. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan is a grandfather.

27. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

28. 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 development with very small houses.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

29. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

30. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

31. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

32. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

33. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

34. 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 cities.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.

35. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

36. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan was a pilot.

37. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

38. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

39. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

40. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan is married.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

41. 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 lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

42. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

43. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

44. 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 attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

45. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

46. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan is single.

47. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

48. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan rarely listens to music.

49. 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 can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

50. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.