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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 is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

2. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan received a raise.

3. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

4. Raylan and his neighbors need to water their yards frequently. The sun beating down on the grass dries them out.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

5. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan's health is improving.

6. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

7. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan was a pilot.

8. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

9. Raylan spends 30 hours a year picking up leaves. His neighbors also do so. They all enjoy many shady afternoons in their yards.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

10. Raylan lives on Maple Lane. Maple Lane intersects with Oak Drive and Willow Court.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.

11. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

12. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

13. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

14. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.

15. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan worked for three different companies.

16. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

17. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

18. 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 served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan is married.

19. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

20. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

21. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

22. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan is a widower.

23. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

24. 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 attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

25. Raylan makes $121 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

26. 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 owns stock in Acme.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

27. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

28. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

29. 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 must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is an uncle.

30. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is single.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

31. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is a college graduate.

32. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - The Philadelphia Red Sox - Chase Bank - ESPN - Soverign Bank and the Hockey News.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan is married.

33. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan is married.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan is single.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise

34. 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 in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

35. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

36. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

37. Raylan makes $99 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

38. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

39. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

40. Raylan has worked 5 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is a musician
Raylan is a college graduate.

41. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise

42. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

43. 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 an uncle.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Acme is closed on weekends.

44. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

45. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

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

47. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

48. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

49. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

50. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan served overseas in the military.