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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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 a college graduate.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

2. 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 decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

3. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

4. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

5. 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 for two different companies.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

6. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

7. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan is single.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

8. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.

9. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan is an uncle.

10. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan is single.
Raylan is married.

11. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

12. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

13. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

14. 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 watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

15. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

16. Raylan lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

17. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

18. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

19. 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 was a pilot.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise

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

21. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan is married.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

22. 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.

23. Acme provides employees with free lunch. Raylan is an employee who enjoys the company cafeteria.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

24. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.

25. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

26. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

27. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan is in good health.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

28. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan has many hobbies.

29. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

30. 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 stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan is a college graduate.

31. 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 lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

32. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

33. 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 Lexington
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

34. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

35. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

36. 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 has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

37. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan is single.

38. 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 is a musician
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

39. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan received a raise.

40. 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 spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan is single.

41. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

42. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.

43. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

44. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

45. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

46. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

47. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan is married.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

48. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

49. 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 goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

50. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan has many hobbies.