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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan had three operations early this year. He has been back at work for three months and started going to the gym last week.

2. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan is single.

3. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

4. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

5. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

6. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.

7. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

8. 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.

9. 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 at the top of a hill.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

10. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

11. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

12. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

13. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan's health is improving.
Acme is closed on weekends.

14. Raylan lives on Maple Lane. Maple Lane intersects with Oak Drive and Willow Court.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

15. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.

16. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

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 is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

18. Raylan has worked 5 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

19. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan is a grandfather.

20. Raylan and his neighbors need to water their yards frequently. The sun beating down on the grass dries them out.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

21. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

22. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan is an uncle.

23. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

24. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a valley.

25. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

26. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan is a college graduate.

27. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

28. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is an uncle.

29. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

30. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives in a valley.

31. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

32. Raylan spends 30 hours a year picking up leaves. His neighbors also do so. They all enjoy many shady afternoons in their yards.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

33. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

34. 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 received a raise.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

35. Raylan lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is single.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

36. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

37. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

38. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan is married.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

39. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

40. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan is married.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

41. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

42. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan is a grandfather.

43. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

44. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

45. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.

46. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

47. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

48. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - The Philadelphia Red Sox - Chase Bank - ESPN - Soverign Bank and the Hockey News.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

49. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

50. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan was an athlete in college.