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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

2. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan is in good health.

3. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

4. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

5. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

6. 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 received a raise.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan works in Lexington

7. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan enjoys classical music

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

9. 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.

10. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

11. 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 not eligible for retirement.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan works in Lexington

12. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.

13. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan is married.

14. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

15. 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 lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

16. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

17. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan is single.

18. Raylan lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.

19. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

20. 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 received a raise.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

21. Acme provides employees with free lunch. Raylan is an employee who enjoys the company cafeteria.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

22. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan is a college graduate.

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

24. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan works in Lexington

25. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

26. 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 on many ships.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

27. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

28. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan is a musician

29. 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 states.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan has many hobbies.

30. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan is a widower.

31. Raylan has worked 5 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

32. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

33. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

34. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

35. 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 attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

36. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

37. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan served on many ships.

38. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.
Raylan is single.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.

39. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan is married.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan is a college graduate.

40. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan is married.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

41. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

42. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

43. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.

44. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

45. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan is a grandfather.

46. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

47. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

48. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise

49. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

50. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.