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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

2. 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 served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

3. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

4. 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 is eligible for retirement.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Acme is closed on weekends.

5. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

6. 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 runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan is single.

7. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan is married.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

8. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan is in good health.

9. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise

10. 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 drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

11. Raylan makes $99 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

12. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

13. Raylan does not like to attend baseball games. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

14. 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.

15. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

16. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

17. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

18. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan received a raise.

19. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

20. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

21. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.

22. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

23. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

24. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan is a grandfather.

25. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan is a college graduate.

26. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

27. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

28. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

29. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

30. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan is a musician

31. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

32. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

33. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

34. Raylan lives on Maple Lane. Maple Lane intersects with Oak Drive and Willow Court.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

35. Raylan has worked 9 and one half years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

36. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan is single.

37. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

38. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

39. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

40. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

41. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan received a raise.

42. 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 eligible for a pension.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

43. 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 does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

44. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

45. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - The Philadelphia Red Sox - Chase Bank - ESPN - Soverign Bank and the Hockey News.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

46. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

47. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.

48. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan works in Lexington

49. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan enjoys classical music

50. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a valley.