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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 Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

2. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

3. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.

4. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

5. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

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's health is improving.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

7. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

8. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan served on many ships.

9. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
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.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

10. 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 served two decades in the military.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

11. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan was a pilot.

12. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

13. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan was a pilot.

14. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

15. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan is married.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

16. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

17. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan is married.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

18. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

19. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan is married.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

20. Raylan has worked 9 and one half years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

21. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan received a raise.

22. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

23. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

24. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

25. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

26. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan is a grandfather.

27. 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 can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan is married.

28. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

29. 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 a pilot.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

30. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

31. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan is single.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

32. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

33. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

34. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan has many hobbies.

35. Acme provides employees with free lunch. Raylan is an employee who enjoys the company cafeteria.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

36. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

37. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan is single.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

38. 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 is a grandfather.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

39. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan has many hobbies.

40. 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 served a decade in the military.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

41. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

42. 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 does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

43. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

44. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

45. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

46. 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 was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

47. Raylan makes $99 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is a musician

48. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan is single.

49. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan enjoys classical music

50. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.