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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan is single.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

2. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

3. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan is married.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

4. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

5. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - The Philadelphia Red Sox - Chase Bank - ESPN - Soverign Bank and the Hockey News.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

6. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

7. 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.

8. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

9. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

10. 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 can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

11. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

12. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

13. 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 not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

14. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

15. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

16. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan is in good health.

17. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

18. 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 worked for two different companies.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

19. 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 was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

20. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.

21. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan is a grandfather.

22. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

23. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

24. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

25. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

26. Raylan lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

27. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

28. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

29. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

30. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan is single.

31. Raylan makes $99 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

32. 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 must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

33. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan received a raise.

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

35. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

36. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

37. 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 spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.

38. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

39. 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 is a musician
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

40. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

41. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is married.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

42. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

43. Raylan does not like to attend baseball games. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

44. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

45. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

46. 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 has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

47. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

48. Raylan makes $121 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

49. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

50. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.