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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

2. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan is an uncle.

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 a college graduate.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

4. Raylan lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

5. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

6. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

7. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

8. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

9. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

10. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise

11. 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 enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.

12. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

13. 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 decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

14. 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 does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

15. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

16. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

17. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

18. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

19. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

20. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan is single.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys classical music

21. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan received a raise.

22. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan is single.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

23. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

24. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan enjoys rock music.

25. 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 runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan works in Lexington

26. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

27. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

28. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

29. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

30. Raylan has worked 5 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

31. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan is an uncle.

32. 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 a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

33. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

34. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

35. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan received a raise.

36. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

37. Raylan and his neighbors need to water their yards frequently. The sun beating down on the grass dries them out.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

38. 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.

39. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

40. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

41. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

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

43. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan is married.

44. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

45. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

46. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

47. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan is a widower.

48. Raylan lives on Maple Lane. Maple Lane intersects with Oak Drive and Willow Court.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.

49. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan has many hobbies.

50. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.