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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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.

2. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan was a pilot.

3. 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 must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

4. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

5. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

6. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

7. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan is a grandfather.

8. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

9. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan works in Lexington

10. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

11. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - The Philadelphia Red Sox - Chase Bank - ESPN - Soverign Bank and the Hockey News.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan has many hobbies.

12. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

13. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

14. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan is married.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan enjoys classical music

15. 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 can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

16. 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 stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.

17. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

18. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

19. 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 lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

20. 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 valley.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan is in good health.

21. 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 goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan was a pilot.

22. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan enjoys classical music

23. 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 is a college graduate.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

24. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan is a college graduate.

25. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

26. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

27. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan rarely listens to music.

28. 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 not eligible for a pension.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

29. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan is single.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

30. Raylan has worked 5 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

31. Raylan makes $99 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

32. 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 lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

33. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan is married.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

34. Acme provides employees with free lunch. Raylan is an employee who enjoys the company cafeteria.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

35. 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 lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

36. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

37. 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 is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

38. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan received a raise.

39. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan is single.

40. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

41. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

42. 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 worked for three different companies.
Raylan received a raise.

43. 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 stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan is single.

44. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan is single.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

45. 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 will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.

46. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan is a grandfather.

47. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

48. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan served on many ships.

49. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

50. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.