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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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 at the top of a hill.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

2. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

3. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise

4. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

5. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

6. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

7. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

8. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

9. Raylan has worked 5 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

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

11. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

12. Acme provides employees with free lunch. Raylan is an employee who enjoys the company cafeteria.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

13. Raylan makes $121 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

14. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan is in good health.

15. 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 is an uncle.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

16. 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 was an athlete in college.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

17. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

18. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

19. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan is a college graduate.

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 was a pilot.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

21. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

22. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

23. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

24. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

25. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

26. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

27. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

28. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

29. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan is single.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

30. 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 in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan was a pilot.

31. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

32. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan works in Lexington

33. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

34. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

35. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is in good health.

36. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.

37. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

38. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

39. 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 runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

40. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

41. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

42. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

43. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

44. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

45. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

46. 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 was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan rarely listens to music.

47. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

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 makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

50. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan is single.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.