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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

2. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

3. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan is a musician

4. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

5. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan was a pilot.

6. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

7. Raylan makes $121 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

8. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

9. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

10. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

11. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

12. 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 college graduate.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.

13. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan is in good health.

14. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan is an uncle.

15. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

16. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

17. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is single.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

18. 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 attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.

19. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

20. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan is married.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

21. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

22. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

23. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan enjoys classical music

24. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan is married.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

25. Acme provides employees with free lunch. Raylan is an employee who enjoys the company cafeteria.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan served on many ships.

26. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan is single.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

27. Raylan spends 30 hours a year picking up leaves. His neighbors also do so. They all enjoy many shady afternoons in their yards.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

28. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

29. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

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. Raylan lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

32. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

33. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

34. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

35. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

36. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

37. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.

38. 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 is an uncle.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan is a grandfather.

39. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

40. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

41. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

42. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

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's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

45. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan served two decades in the military.

46. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan is single.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

47. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan is married.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

48. Raylan and his neighbors need to water their yards frequently. The sun beating down on the grass dries them out.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

49. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan rarely listens to music.

50. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan is married.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.