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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

2. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

3. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

4. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

5. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

6. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

7. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

8. Raylan does not like to attend baseball games. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.

9. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

10. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan is single.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan was a pilot.

11. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

12. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - The Philadelphia Red Sox - Chase Bank - ESPN - Soverign Bank and the Hockey News.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

13. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

14. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan is married.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Acme is closed on weekends.

15. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan received a raise.

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.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

17. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan is a musician

18. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.

19. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan has many hobbies.

20. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan is married.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

21. Raylan and his neighbors need to water their yards frequently. The sun beating down on the grass dries them out.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan is a grandfather.

22. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

23. 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 can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

24. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

25. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

26. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan is single.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

27. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

28. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

29. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

30. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan served on many ships.

31. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

32. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

33. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan lives in a valley.

34. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

35. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan enjoys classical music

36. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

37. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is a musician
Raylan is a college graduate.

38. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

39. 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 served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan enjoys classical music

40. 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 small houses.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

41. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

42. 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 lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

43. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

44. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan served on many ships.

45. Raylan spends 30 hours a year picking up leaves. His neighbors also do so. They all enjoy many shady afternoons in their yards.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

46. Raylan makes $121 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

47. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

48. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan is single.

49. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan is single.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.

50. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.