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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan is married.

2. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

3. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

4. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

5. 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 was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

6. Raylan spends 30 hours a year picking up leaves. His neighbors also do so. They all enjoy many shady afternoons in their yards.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan is an uncle.

7. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan is a widower.

8. 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 served on many ships.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan is a college graduate.

9. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Acme is closed on weekends.

10. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan's health is improving.

11. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan lives in a valley.

12. Raylan has worked 5 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

13. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

14. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

15. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan is a grandfather.

16. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.

17. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

18. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan is a grandfather.

19. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan is single.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

20. Raylan lives on Maple Lane. Maple Lane intersects with Oak Drive and Willow Court.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

21. 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 is an uncle.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.

22. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan is single.

23. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

24. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan rarely listens to music.

25. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

26. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

27. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is a musician
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

28. 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.

29. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.

30. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan is a widower.

31. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan received a raise.

32. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan is a widower.

33. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

34. 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 enjoys reality shows.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

35. 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 does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

36. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is single.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.

37. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

38. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan is married.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

39. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan rarely listens to music.

40. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

41. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

42. 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 lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

43. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

44. 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 lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan is single.

45. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan is a college graduate.

46. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

47. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan is single.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Acme is closed on weekends.

48. 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 lives in a valley.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan enjoys rock music.

49. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.

50. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.