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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan and his neighbors need to water their yards frequently. The sun beating down on the grass dries them out.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

2. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

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 must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

4. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan was a pilot.

5. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Acme is closed on weekends.

6. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

7. Raylan has worked 5 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

8. Raylan lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.

9. Raylan makes $99 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

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 spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

11. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan is single.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

12. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

13. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan is in good health.

14. 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 lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

15. 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 enjoys rock music.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

16. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - The Philadelphia Red Sox - Chase Bank - ESPN - Soverign Bank and the Hockey News.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.

17. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is single.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan is a college graduate.

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 spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

19. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

20. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

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

22. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

23. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

24. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan enjoys classical music

25. 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 a Roth IRA.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

26. 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 lives in a valley.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

27. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

28. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

29. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

30. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

31. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan is married.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

32. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

33. 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 lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

34. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

35. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

36. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

37. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

38. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

39. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

40. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan is an uncle.

41. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

42. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan enjoys classical music

43. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

44. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

45. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan is a musician

46. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan was a pilot.

47. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

48. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

49. 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 does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan is a college graduate.

50. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.