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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

2. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

3. Raylan spends 30 hours a year picking up leaves. His neighbors also do so. They all enjoy many shady afternoons in their yards.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

4. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

5. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

6. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

7. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

8. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

9. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan enjoys rock music.

10. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

11. Raylan has worked 5 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

12. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Acme is closed on weekends.

13. 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 runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

14. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

15. Raylan has worked 9 and one half years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

16. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan served on many ships.

17. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - The Philadelphia Red Sox - Chase Bank - ESPN - Soverign Bank and the Hockey News.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

18. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

19. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

20. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

21. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan is a grandfather.

22. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

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

24. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

25. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.

26. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

27. Acme provides employees with free lunch. Raylan is an employee who enjoys the company cafeteria.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

28. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

29. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

30. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

31. Raylan makes $121 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

32. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

33. 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 attend Rangers games.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

34. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.

35. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Raylan is single.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan has many hobbies.

36. 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 will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

37. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

38. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

39. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

40. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan is single.

41. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan is a grandfather.

42. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is an uncle.

43. Raylan lives on Maple Lane. Maple Lane intersects with Oak Drive and Willow Court.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

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 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 can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

46. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

47. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is single.

48. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.

49. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan is married.

50. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan is married.