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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan is single.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

2. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is a grandfather.

3. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan lives in a valley.

4. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

5. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan served on many ships.

6. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

7. 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 works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

8. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan enjoys rock music.

9. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

10. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

11. Raylan does not like to attend baseball games. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan is married.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

12. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

13. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan is a college graduate.

14. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

15. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

16. Raylan makes $99 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

17. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

18. Acme provides employees with free lunch. Raylan is an employee who enjoys the company cafeteria.
Raylan is single.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan enjoys classical music

19. 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 received a raise.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan rarely listens to music.

20. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

21. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

22. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

23. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan was a pilot.

24. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan is a widower.

25. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

26. 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.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

27. Raylan and his neighbors need to water their yards frequently. The sun beating down on the grass dries them out.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

28. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

29. 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 does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

30. 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 must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

31. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan lives in a valley.

32. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

33. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

34. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan is married.

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 served overseas in the military.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

36. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - The Philadelphia Red Sox - Chase Bank - ESPN - Soverign Bank and the Hockey News.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan is an uncle.

37. Raylan lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

38. Raylan spends 30 hours a year picking up leaves. His neighbors also do so. They all enjoy many shady afternoons in their yards.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan is a college graduate.

39. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

40. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan is single.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

41. Raylan makes $121 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

42. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.

43. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

44. 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.

45. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

46. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan is single.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

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

48. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

49. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

50. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.