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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 20 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 can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

2. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan is single.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan is an uncle.

3. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

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 attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

5. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

6. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

7. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

8. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

9. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

10. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

11. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan is a musician

12. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

13. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

14. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

15. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

16. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

17. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

18. 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 changed jobs three times.
Raylan is married.

19. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

20. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

21. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

22. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan's health is improving.

23. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

24. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

25. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan was a pilot.

26. Raylan lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan is single.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

27. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

28. Raylan makes $99 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

29. 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.

30. Raylan makes $121 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

31. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

32. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

33. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

34. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

35. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

36. 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 is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

37. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

38. 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 worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

39. Acme provides employees with free lunch. Raylan is an employee who enjoys the company cafeteria.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

40. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

41. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

42. Raylan has worked 5 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

43. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

44. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

45. Raylan spends 30 hours a year picking up leaves. His neighbors also do so. They all enjoy many shady afternoons in their yards.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

46. 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 spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

47. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

48. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

49. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

50. 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 runs 20 miles a week.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.