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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

2. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is an uncle.

3. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan is a college graduate.

4. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

5. 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.

6. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

7. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

8. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan is single.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

9. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan is a musician

10. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

11. 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 does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan is married.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

12. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan has many hobbies.

13. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan is married.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

14. 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 lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise

15. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

16. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan is a musician

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

18. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

19. Raylan does not like to attend baseball games. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.

20. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan rarely listens to music.

21. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

22. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

23. 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 a musician
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

24. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

25. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan's health is improving.

26. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

27. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

28. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan is married.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

29. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

30. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

31. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

32. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan enjoys classical music

33. 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 was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

34. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan works in Lexington

35. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan is in good health.

36. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

37. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

38. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan was a pilot.

39. 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 lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

40. 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 does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan has many hobbies.

41. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.

42. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

43. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

44. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

45. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

46. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan is a college graduate.

47. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

48. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

49. 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 decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

50. Raylan lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.