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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

2. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan lives in a valley.

3. 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 is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

4. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

5. Raylan has worked 5 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

6. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan lives in a valley.

7. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan is a college graduate.

8. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

9. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan is single.

10. 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 enjoys reality shows.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

11. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

12. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

13. Raylan lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan enjoys classical music

14. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

15. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan was an athlete in college.

16. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

17. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan served on many ships.

18. 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 is single.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

19. Raylan lives on Maple Lane. Maple Lane intersects with Oak Drive and Willow Court.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

20. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

21. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

22. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

23. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

24. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is married.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

25. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

26. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

27. 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 stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

28. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is married.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

29. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan is a grandfather.

30. 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.

31. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

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 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 goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

34. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan rarely listens to music.

35. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan has many hobbies.

36. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

37. 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 widower.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

38. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

39. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

40. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

41. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

42. Raylan and his neighbors need to water their yards frequently. The sun beating down on the grass dries them out.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan's health is improving.

43. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

44. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

45. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan received a raise.

46. Raylan has worked 9 and one half years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan is a musician

47. Raylan makes $99 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.

48. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

49. Acme provides employees with free lunch. Raylan is an employee who enjoys the company cafeteria.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

50. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan is single.