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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 can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.

2. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan is an uncle.

3. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan received a raise.

4. 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 decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

5. 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 enjoys reality shows.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

6. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan is single.

7. Raylan has worked 9 and one half years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

8. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

9. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

10. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

11. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan has many hobbies.

12. 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 served a decade in the military.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan is in good health.

13. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

14. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

15. 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 married.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

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 lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.

17. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is a musician

18. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

19. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

20. Raylan does not like to attend baseball games. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.

21. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan is a grandfather.

22. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

23. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan received a raise.

24. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan lives in a valley.

25. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan served on many ships.

26. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

27. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

28. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan is single.

29. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan is single.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

30. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

31. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

32. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

33. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

34. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

35. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.

36. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

37. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

38. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

39. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - The Philadelphia Red Sox - Chase Bank - ESPN - Soverign Bank and the Hockey News.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

40. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.

41. 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 is a college graduate.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan is married.

42. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan is single.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

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

44. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

45. 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 trees.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan is a college graduate.

46. 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 enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Acme is closed on weekends.

47. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan is married.

48. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

49. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.

50. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.