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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 in a development with many large trees.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan works in Lexington

2. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

3. 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 a college graduate.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

4. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

5. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

6. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

7. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise

8. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

9. 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 cities.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

10. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan is in good health.

11. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

12. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

13. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

14. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

15. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

16. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.

17. 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 an athlete in college.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.

18. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan is married.
Acme is closed on weekends.

19. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

20. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

21. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

22. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

23. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan is a widower.

24. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.

25. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan is a college graduate.

26. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan is single.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

27. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

28. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

29. 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.

30. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan is single.
Raylan lives in a valley.

31. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

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

33. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Acme is closed on weekends.

34. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

35. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

36. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

37. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan is married.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

38. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan is married.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

39. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan is single.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

40. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - The Philadelphia Red Sox - Chase Bank - ESPN - Soverign Bank and the Hockey News.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

41. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

42. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan is married.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

43. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise

44. 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 eligible for a pension.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

45. Raylan has worked 9 and one half years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

46. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

47. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

48. 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 served on many ships.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.

49. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan is married.

50. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.