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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Acme provides employees with free lunch. Raylan is an employee who enjoys the company cafeteria.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

2. 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 lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

3. 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 is in good health.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

4. Raylan and his neighbors need to water their yards frequently. The sun beating down on the grass dries them out.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

5. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.

6. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

7. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

8. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

9. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

10. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan is married.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan rarely listens to music.

11. 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 was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan is single.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

12. 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 eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

13. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan served on many ships.

14. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

15. 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 owns stock in Acme.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

16. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan is single.

17. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan served overseas in the military.

18. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

19. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

20. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

21. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

22. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.

23. Raylan had three operations early this year. He has been back at work for three months and started going to the gym last week.

24. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

25. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

26. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

27. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan served on many ships.

28. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

29. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan is an uncle.

30. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan received a raise.

31. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

32. 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 enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan has many hobbies.

33. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

34. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

35. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan is married.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

36. 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 watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

37. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is single.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

38. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

39. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

40. Raylan makes $99 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

41. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

42. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

43. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

44. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

45. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

46. 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 works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

47. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

48. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

49. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.

50. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.