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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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 very small houses.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan is a widower.

2. 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 goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Acme is closed on weekends.

3. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan has many hobbies.

4. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

5. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise

6. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

7. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

8. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

9. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

10. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan is married.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

11. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

12. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan was a pilot.

13. 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 is eligible for retirement.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan enjoys classical music

14. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

15. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is single.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

16. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

17. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

18. 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 is in good health.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

19. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan served on many ships.

20. 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 received a raise.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan is a widower.

21. 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 own stock in Acme.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

22. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

23. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

24. 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 attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

25. Raylan makes $121 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

26. 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 lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

27. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan is a grandfather.

28. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

29. Raylan lives on Maple Lane. Maple Lane intersects with Oak Drive and Willow Court.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

30. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.

31. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

32. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

33. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

34. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

35. Raylan does not like to attend baseball games. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise

36. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

37. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

38. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Acme is closed on weekends.

39. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

40. Raylan and his neighbors need to water their yards frequently. The sun beating down on the grass dries them out.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

41. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.

42. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

43. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

44. 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 is eligible for retirement.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

45. Raylan lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

46. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

47. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

48. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.

49. 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 runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

50. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan enjoys classical music