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Verbal Reasoning

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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 was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.

2. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan has many hobbies.

3. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

4. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

5. 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 with very small houses.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

6. 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 served a decade in the military.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

7. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

8. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

9. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan is a grandfather.

10. 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 enjoys classical music
Raylan is married.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

11. 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.

12. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

13. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

14. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

15. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

16. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

17. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

18. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

19. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan is married.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

20. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

21. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

22. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

23. Raylan makes $99 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan is a grandfather.

24. 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 received a raise.
Raylan enjoys classical music

25. Raylan and his neighbors need to water their yards frequently. The sun beating down on the grass dries them out.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

26. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

27. 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 changed jobs three times.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

28. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

29. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

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

31. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

32. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

33. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.

34. 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 never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

35. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

36. Raylan lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

37. 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 served two decades in the military.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

38. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

39. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan lives in a valley.

40. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Acme is closed on weekends.

41. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan enjoys classical music

42. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

43. Raylan spends 30 hours a year picking up leaves. His neighbors also do so. They all enjoy many shady afternoons in their yards.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan is a musician

44. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

45. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan is married.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

46. 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 does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

47. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise

48. Raylan has worked 5 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan has many hobbies.

49. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

50. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan is married.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.