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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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 stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

2. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.

3. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

4. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan is married.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan is single.

5. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

6. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

7. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

8. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

9. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

10. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

11. 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 is a musician
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

12. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

13. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

14. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

15. Raylan has worked 9 and one half years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is a widower.

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

17. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

18. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

19. 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 attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

20. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

21. 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 enjoys reality shows.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

22. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

23. 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 owns stock in Acme.
Raylan is single.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

24. Raylan lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

25. Raylan does not like to attend baseball games. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

26. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan is married.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

27. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

28. 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 served 15 years in the military.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

29. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

30. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan received a raise.

31. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

32. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

33. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan was a pilot.

34. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

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 worked for two different companies.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan lives in a valley.

36. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

37. 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 retirement.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

38. 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 watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan is a musician

39. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

40. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

41. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

42. Raylan makes $99 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

43. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Acme is closed on weekends.

44. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

45. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.

46. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan works in Lexington

47. 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.

48. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

49. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

50. Raylan spends 30 hours a year picking up leaves. His neighbors also do so. They all enjoy many shady afternoons in their yards.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan served a decade in the military.