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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 went back to Acme.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.

2. 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 married.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

3. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

4. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.

5. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan is single.

6. 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.

7. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan is a widower.

8. 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 served overseas in the military.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

9. 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 worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

10. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

11. 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 a Roth IRA.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan is married.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

12. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan is a musician

13. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

14. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan enjoys classical music

15. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan is single.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

16. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

17. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

18. Raylan does not like to attend baseball games. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

19. 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 served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan enjoys classical music

20. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan received a raise.

21. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

22. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan is a musician
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

23. 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 is a widower.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is in good health.

24. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

25. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

26. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan enjoys classical music

27. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

28. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

29. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

30. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

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

32. 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 lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

33. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - The Philadelphia Red Sox - Chase Bank - ESPN - Soverign Bank and the Hockey News.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

34. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

35. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

36. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan is an uncle.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

37. Raylan lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

38. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.

39. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

40. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan is married.

41. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

42. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

43. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is a grandfather.

44. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

45. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

46. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

47. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

48. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

49. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

50. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan worked for three different companies.