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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

2. 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 in a development with many large trees.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan enjoys classical music

3. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

4. Raylan lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

5. Raylan has worked 9 and one half years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

6. 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 in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan received a raise.

7. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

8. Raylan has worked 5 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

9. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan is married.
Raylan lives in a valley.

10. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

11. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan is a grandfather.

12. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan received a raise.

13. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

14. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan is married.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

15. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

16. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

17. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan is a college graduate.

18. 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.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

19. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

20. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

21. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan is married.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.

22. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

23. 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 has many hobbies.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

24. 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 is eligible for retirement.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

25. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan is single.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

26. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

27. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

28. 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 single.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

29. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Acme is closed on weekends.

30. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan is married.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

31. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.

32. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

33. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan is a widower.

34. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

35. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is in good health.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise

36. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

37. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

38. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

39. Raylan and his neighbors need to water their yards frequently. The sun beating down on the grass dries them out.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

40. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

41. Acme provides employees with free lunch. Raylan is an employee who enjoys the company cafeteria.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

42. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

43. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

44. Raylan lives on Maple Lane. Maple Lane intersects with Oak Drive and Willow Court.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan enjoys classical music

45. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.

46. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan received a raise.

47. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

48. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

49. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

50. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan is married.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.