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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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 attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

2. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

3. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan works in Lexington

4. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan was a pilot.

5. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

6. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is a widower.

7. 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 watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

8. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan has many hobbies.

9. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

10. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

11. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

12. 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's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

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

14. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan is a musician

15. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

16. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

17. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

18. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan served on many ships.

19. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

20. 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 served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

21. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

22. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan is married.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

23. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

24. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

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.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

26. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

27. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan is a college graduate.

28. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

29. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

30. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

31. Raylan and his neighbors need to water their yards frequently. The sun beating down on the grass dries them out.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

32. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.

33. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan is married.

34. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan has many hobbies.

35. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.

36. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan enjoys classical music

37. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

38. Raylan spends 30 hours a year picking up leaves. His neighbors also do so. They all enjoy many shady afternoons in their yards.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

39. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

40. 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 worked for two different companies.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

41. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

42. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

43. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan is a grandfather.

44. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan is a college graduate.

45. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan enjoys classical music

46. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan is single.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

47. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

48. 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.

49. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

50. 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 in extremely poor health.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is married.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.