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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

2. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan is single.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

3. 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 changed jobs three times.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

4. 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 is a musician
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan served on many ships.

5. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise

6. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Acme is closed on weekends.

7. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan rarely listens to music.

8. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan is single.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

9. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

10. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

11. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

12. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

13. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - The Philadelphia Red Sox - Chase Bank - ESPN - Soverign Bank and the Hockey News.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

14. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan's health is improving.

15. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan served on many ships.

16. 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 a variety of sports.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

17. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
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 enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

19. 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 is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan received a raise.

20. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

21. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

22. 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's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan received a raise.

23. 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 is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

24. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

25. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

26. Raylan does not like to attend baseball games. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

27. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

28. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

29. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan works in Lexington

30. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

31. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

32. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.

33. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.

34. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

35. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

36. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

37. Raylan spends 30 hours a year picking up leaves. His neighbors also do so. They all enjoy many shady afternoons in their yards.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

38. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

39. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

40. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

41. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan works in Lexington

42. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

43. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

44. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan is a musician
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

45. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan is a grandfather.

46. 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.

47. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

48. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

49. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

50. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise