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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan is married.

2. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan's health is improving.

3. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

4. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

5. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

6. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

7. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan has many hobbies.

8. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - The Philadelphia Red Sox - Chase Bank - ESPN - Soverign Bank and the Hockey News.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

9. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan served on many ships.

10. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

11. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

12. 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 a Roth IRA.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan received a raise.

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

14. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

15. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.

16. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is a widower.

17. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan is an uncle.

18. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.

19. 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 enjoys documentaries.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

20. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.

21. Raylan spends 30 hours a year picking up leaves. His neighbors also do so. They all enjoy many shady afternoons in their yards.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

22. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

23. Raylan makes $121 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

24. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

25. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan is married.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan is a widower.

26. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.

27. 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 does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

28. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is single.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan received a raise.

29. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.

30. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

31. Raylan does not like to attend baseball games. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

32. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan is single.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is married.

33. 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 is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

34. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.

35. Raylan and his neighbors need to water their yards frequently. The sun beating down on the grass dries them out.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

36. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

37. 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 stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

38. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

39. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

40. Raylan has worked 9 and one half years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

41. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

42. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

43. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

44. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

45. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan is married.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

46. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan is married.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

47. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

48. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

49. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan is an uncle.

50. Acme provides employees with free lunch. Raylan is an employee who enjoys the company cafeteria.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.