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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 20 minutes. 1 minute extra for reading the instructions.
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1. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan is a musician
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

2. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

3. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan is a college graduate.

4. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

5. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

6. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan works in Lexington

7. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

8. 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 has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

9. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - The Philadelphia Red Sox - Chase Bank - ESPN - Soverign Bank and the Hockey News.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

10. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

11. 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 lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

12. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

13. Raylan and his neighbors need to water their yards frequently. The sun beating down on the grass dries them out.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan is an uncle.

14. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

15. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan is single.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

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

17. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

18. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.

19. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan is single.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.

20. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

21. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

22. Raylan spends 30 hours a year picking up leaves. His neighbors also do so. They all enjoy many shady afternoons in their yards.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

23. Acme provides employees with free lunch. Raylan is an employee who enjoys the company cafeteria.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

24. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

25. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan is single.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

26. 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 was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Acme is closed on weekends.

27. Raylan does not like to attend baseball games. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

28. Raylan lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

29. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan is married.

30. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

31. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

32. Raylan makes $121 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

33. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

34. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan received a raise.

35. Raylan lives on Maple Lane. Maple Lane intersects with Oak Drive and Willow Court.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.

36. 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 served a decade in the military.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

37. 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 attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

38. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan is in good health.

39. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

40. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

41. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

42. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

43. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.

44. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

45. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

46. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

47. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

48. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

49. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan is married.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

50. 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.