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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 Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

2. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

3. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

4. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

5. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan is married.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan was a pilot.

6. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

7. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

8. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan is single.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

9. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

10. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

11. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan is married.
Raylan is an uncle.

12. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan enjoys classical music

13. 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 is a widower.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

14. 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 is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

15. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

16. 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 lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

17. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

18. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

19. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan is a widower.

20. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

21. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

22. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan is married.

23. 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.

24. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan is single.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan is a grandfather.

25. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

26. 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 lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

27. 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 lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan is a college graduate.

28. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.

29. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is an uncle.

30. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

31. 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 decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.

32. 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 lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

33. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

34. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

35. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

36. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

37. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

38. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

39. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

40. 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 with very small houses.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan served on many ships.

41. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise

42. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

43. Raylan makes $121 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan is single.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

44. 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 states.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

45. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan is a musician

46. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan is married.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

47. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

48. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

49. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

50. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan rarely listens to music.