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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.

2. 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.

3. Raylan and his neighbors need to water their yards frequently. The sun beating down on the grass dries them out.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

4. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

5. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

6. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

7. 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 was a pilot.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

8. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.

9. 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 spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

10. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

11. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan is a widower.

12. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

13. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

14. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

15. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - The Philadelphia Red Sox - Chase Bank - ESPN - Soverign Bank and the Hockey News.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

16. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise

17. 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 served two decades in the military.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

18. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

19. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

20. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan is a widower.

21. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

22. 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 is in good health.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

23. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan enjoys classical music

24. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.

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

26. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan is an uncle.

27. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

28. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

29. 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 runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan enjoys classical music

30. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

31. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

32. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

33. Raylan spends 30 hours a year picking up leaves. His neighbors also do so. They all enjoy many shady afternoons in their yards.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

34. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan is in good health.

35. Raylan makes $99 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

36. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

37. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

38. Acme provides employees with free lunch. Raylan is an employee who enjoys the company cafeteria.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

39. Raylan has worked 9 and one half years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

40. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan has many hobbies.

41. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

42. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

43. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

44. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

45. 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 does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

46. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

47. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

48. Raylan lives on Maple Lane. Maple Lane intersects with Oak Drive and Willow Court.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

49. Raylan makes $121 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan is an uncle.

50. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.