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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan served on many ships.

2. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

3. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan is an uncle.

4. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

5. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

6. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

7. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

8. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

9. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

10. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan is a college graduate.

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 enjoys rock music.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

12. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

13. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

14. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

15. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

16. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

17. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan is married.
Raylan is single.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan received a raise.

18. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

19. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

20. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan is married.

21. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.

22. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

23. Acme provides employees with free lunch. Raylan is an employee who enjoys the company cafeteria.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

24. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan is married.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

25. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

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.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

27. Raylan does not like to attend baseball games. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

28. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan served on many ships.

29. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

30. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

31. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan is married.

32. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan is single.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

33. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan is single.
Raylan is a widower.

34. Raylan lives on Maple Lane. Maple Lane intersects with Oak Drive and Willow Court.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

35. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Acme is closed on weekends.

36. Raylan lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan is single.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

37. 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 served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

38. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

39. 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 served two decades in the military.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

40. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

41. 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 grandfather.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

42. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

43. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan is a grandfather.

44. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

45. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan is a widower.

46. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

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

48. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is married.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.

49. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan enjoys classical music

50. 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 is a grandfather.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.