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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

2. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan has many hobbies.

3. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

4. Raylan has worked 9 and one half years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

5. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan is single.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

6. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

7. Raylan and his neighbors need to water their yards frequently. The sun beating down on the grass dries them out.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

8. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

9. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

10. Raylan has worked 5 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

11. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan received a raise.

12. 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 enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

13. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan is a musician

14. 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's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

15. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan has many hobbies.

16. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

17. Raylan lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

18. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

19. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan's health is improving.

20. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

21. Raylan makes $121 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

22. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan is a musician

23. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

24. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

25. 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 must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.

26. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

27. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan works in Lexington

28. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

29. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan is a grandfather.

30. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan is married.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.

31. 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's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

32. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

33. 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.

34. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

35. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan is a widower.

36. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan has many hobbies.

37. 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 served two decades in the military.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan enjoys classical music

38. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

39. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

40. Raylan does not like to attend baseball games. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

41. Acme provides employees with free lunch. Raylan is an employee who enjoys the company cafeteria.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

42. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a valley.

43. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

44. Raylan lives on Maple Lane. Maple Lane intersects with Oak Drive and Willow Court.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

45. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

46. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

47. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

48. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan works in Lexington

49. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan received a raise.

50. 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 enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.