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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan is married.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

2. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan was a pilot.

3. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

4. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

5. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan is a widower.

6. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

7. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan is a college graduate.

8. 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 holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan lives in a valley.

9. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

10. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.

11. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

12. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan served on many ships.

13. Raylan spends 30 hours a year picking up leaves. His neighbors also do so. They all enjoy many shady afternoons in their yards.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan was a pilot.

14. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - The Philadelphia Red Sox - Chase Bank - ESPN - Soverign Bank and the Hockey News.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

15. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

16. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

17. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.

18. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

19. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

20. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

21. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

22. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

23. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Acme is closed on weekends.

24. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

25. Raylan lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

26. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

27. 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 works in Lexington
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

28. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

29. Raylan does not like to attend baseball games. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.

30. Raylan has worked 5 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

31. Raylan and his neighbors need to water their yards frequently. The sun beating down on the grass dries them out.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

32. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan served overseas in the military.

33. 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 does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

34. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

35. 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.

36. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

37. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

38. Raylan makes $99 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

39. Raylan has worked 9 and one half years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

40. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan is married.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

41. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

42. 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 is eligible for retirement.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is a widower.

43. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan is single.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

44. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan is single.

45. 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 changed jobs three times.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is single.

46. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise

47. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan is single.

48. Acme provides employees with free lunch. Raylan is an employee who enjoys the company cafeteria.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

49. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

50. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.