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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan was a pilot.

2. Raylan lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

3. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan is an uncle.

4. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan is married.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

5. 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 runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

6. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

7. Raylan has worked 9 and one half years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

8. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

9. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

10. 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 goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan lives in a valley.

11. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan is single.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

12. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

13. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

14. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan is a widower.

15. 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.

16. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

17. Raylan and his neighbors need to water their yards frequently. The sun beating down on the grass dries them out.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

18. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan works in Lexington

19. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.

20. Raylan does not like to attend baseball games. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

21. 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 decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

22. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan is in good health.

23. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

24. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

25. Raylan lives on Maple Lane. Maple Lane intersects with Oak Drive and Willow Court.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.

26. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

27. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

28. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan is a widower.

29. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

30. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

31. 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 served a decade in the military.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

32. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

33. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

34. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan is a college graduate.

35. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan is single.

36. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

37. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan rarely listens to music.

38. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

39. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan received a raise.

40. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

41. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

42. Raylan has worked 5 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

43. 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 enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

44. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

45. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

46. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan's health is improving.

47. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.

48. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan was a pilot.

49. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

50. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan is a college graduate.