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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 Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

2. 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 is married.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

3. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

4. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

5. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

6. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

7. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

8. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

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 in a development with very small houses.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

10. 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 is a musician
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

11. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

12. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

13. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

14. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

15. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

16. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan is married.

17. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

18. Raylan has worked 9 and one half years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

19. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

20. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

21. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

22. 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.

23. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

24. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

25. 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 worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

26. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

27. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan works in Lexington

28. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan served on many ships.

29. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

30. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan is single.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

31. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

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 enjoys reality shows.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

33. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

34. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

35. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

36. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

37. Acme provides employees with free lunch. Raylan is an employee who enjoys the company cafeteria.
Raylan is married.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

38. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

39. Raylan lives on Maple Lane. Maple Lane intersects with Oak Drive and Willow Court.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

40. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

41. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan is single.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

42. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan works in Lexington

43. Raylan had three operations early this year. He has been back at work for three months and started going to the gym last week.

44. Raylan and his neighbors need to water their yards frequently. The sun beating down on the grass dries them out.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

45. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

46. 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 runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

47. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan works in Lexington

48. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - The Philadelphia Red Sox - Chase Bank - ESPN - Soverign Bank and the Hockey News.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

49. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan is married.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

50. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.