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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan is a college graduate.

2. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

3. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan is single.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

4. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.

5. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

6. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is single.

7. 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's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

8. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan has many hobbies.

9. Raylan has worked 9 and one half years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

10. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan's health is improving.
Acme is closed on weekends.

11. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

12. 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 trees.
Raylan is married.
Raylan is single.
Raylan is a widower.

13. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

14. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan lives in a valley.

15. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

16. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

17. Raylan spends 30 hours a year picking up leaves. His neighbors also do so. They all enjoy many shady afternoons in their yards.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

18. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise

19. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

20. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

21. 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 lives in a valley.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

22. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan is single.
Raylan lives in a valley.

23. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

24. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

25. 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 owns stock in Acme.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

26. 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 at the top of a hill.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

27. 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 enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

28. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

29. 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 is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan is in good health.

30. 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 a grandfather.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

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

32. Raylan lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan is single.
Raylan is a widower.

33. Raylan makes $121 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan is single.

34. 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 runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan is single.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

35. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise

36. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

37. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

38. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

39. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

40. Raylan makes $99 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

41. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

42. Raylan has worked 5 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

43. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

44. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

45. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

46. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

47. 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 not eligible for retirement.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

48. 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.

49. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

50. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.