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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

2. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

3. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

4. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

5. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

6. 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 lives in a valley.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

7. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

8. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

9. 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 was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

10. Raylan lives on Maple Lane. Maple Lane intersects with Oak Drive and Willow Court.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

11. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

12. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

13. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

14. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan received a raise.

15. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

16. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.

17. Raylan lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

18. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

19. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

20. 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 served two decades in the military.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.

21. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan is a widower.

22. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

23. Raylan and his neighbors need to water their yards frequently. The sun beating down on the grass dries them out.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.

24. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

25. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

26. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

27. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

28. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

29. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

30. 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 never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan is an uncle.

31. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

32. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

33. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

34. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

35. Acme provides employees with free lunch. Raylan is an employee who enjoys the company cafeteria.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

36. 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 can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

37. Raylan makes $121 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.

38. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

39. Raylan makes $99 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

40. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.

41. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

42. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.

43. 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 served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Acme is closed on weekends.

44. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

45. 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 lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

46. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

47. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

48. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

49. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

50. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.