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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan's health is improving.

2. Raylan lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

3. Raylan makes $99 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

4. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

5. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

6. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

7. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

8. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

9. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

10. Raylan does not like to attend baseball games. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

11. 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 will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

12. 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.

13. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan enjoys classical music

14. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

15. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

16. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

17. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan has many hobbies.

18. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

19. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan was a pilot.

20. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

21. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

22. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

23. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

24. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

25. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

26. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan received a raise.

27. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

28. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

29. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

30. 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 an athlete in college.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

31. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

32. Raylan makes $121 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

33. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

34. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

35. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan is single.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

36. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan served on many ships.

37. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

38. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

39. 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 is in extremely poor health.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

40. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan is single.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is a musician

41. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan received a raise.

42. Raylan spends 30 hours a year picking up leaves. His neighbors also do so. They all enjoy many shady afternoons in their yards.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

43. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

44. Raylan has worked 5 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

45. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

46. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

47. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

48. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan is married.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

49. 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 never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.

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 enjoys classical music
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.