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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

2. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

3. Raylan spends 30 hours a year picking up leaves. His neighbors also do so. They all enjoy many shady afternoons in their yards.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

4. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

5. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

6. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

7. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

8. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan served on many ships.

9. Raylan lives on Maple Lane. Maple Lane intersects with Oak Drive and Willow Court.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.

10. 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 20 miles a week.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

11. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan works in Lexington

12. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

13. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan works in Lexington

14. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan is single.
Acme is closed on weekends.

15. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

16. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

17. 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 a musician
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan has many hobbies.

18. 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 served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

19. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

20. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

21. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan was a pilot.

22. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan received a raise.

23. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan is a grandfather.

24. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan is married.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

25. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

26. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan was a pilot.

27. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

28. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

29. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

30. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.

31. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan's health is improving.

32. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

33. Raylan does not like to attend baseball games. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

34. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

35. 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 an uncle.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

36. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

37. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

38. Raylan makes $99 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan served on many ships.

39. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

40. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - The Philadelphia Red Sox - Chase Bank - ESPN - Soverign Bank and the Hockey News.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

41. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

42. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

43. 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 enjoys classical music
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

44. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

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

46. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

47. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan's health is improving.

48. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

49. 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 retirement.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

50. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.