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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 Merck.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.

2. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.

3. 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 married.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

4. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Acme is closed on weekends.

5. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is married.

6. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

7. 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 was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

8. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan is married.

9. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.

10. 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 own stock in Acme.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

11. Raylan spends 30 hours a year picking up leaves. His neighbors also do so. They all enjoy many shady afternoons in their yards.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

12. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.

13. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

14. 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 enjoys reality shows.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.

15. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

16. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.

17. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

18. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan is single.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

19. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

20. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

21. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

22. Raylan lives on Maple Lane. Maple Lane intersects with Oak Drive and Willow Court.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

23. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan served on many ships.

24. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

25. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

26. Raylan has worked 5 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

27. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

28. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

29. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan was a pilot.

30. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan lives in a valley.

31. Raylan makes $99 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

32. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan served on many ships.

33. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

34. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

35. Acme provides employees with free lunch. Raylan is an employee who enjoys the company cafeteria.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

36. 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 lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

37. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

38. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.

39. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise

40. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan is married.

41. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan is a college graduate.

42. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

43. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan is a musician

44. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan's health is improving.

45. 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 runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

46. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

47. 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 lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

48. 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 is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan enjoys classical music

49. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan enjoys classical music

50. 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 lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan served two decades in the military.