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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

2. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

3. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

4. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

5. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

6. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

7. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

8. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.

9. 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 attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

10. Raylan makes $99 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

11. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.

12. Acme provides employees with free lunch. Raylan is an employee who enjoys the company cafeteria.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan's health is improving.

13. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan is single.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives in a valley.

14. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

15. 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 served overseas in the military.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.

16. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

17. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan is married.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

18. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

19. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

20. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan received a raise.

21. Raylan has worked 9 and one half years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan is single.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

22. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

23. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

24. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan is single.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

25. Raylan spends 30 hours a year picking up leaves. His neighbors also do so. They all enjoy many shady afternoons in their yards.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

26. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

27. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

28. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

29. 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 served 15 years in the military.
Raylan is single.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

30. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan is a widower.

31. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

32. 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 is a grandfather.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.

33. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

34. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

35. 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 is a widower.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

36. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan received a raise.

37. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - The Philadelphia Red Sox - Chase Bank - ESPN - Soverign Bank and the Hockey News.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan is single.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

38. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

39. 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 must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

40. Raylan does not like to attend baseball games. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

41. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

42. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

43. 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 is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

44. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

45. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan is a musician
Raylan served two decades in the military.

46. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

47. 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 enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan is an uncle.

48. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise

49. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

50. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Raylan is single.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan works in Lexington