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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

2. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.

3. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

4. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

5. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan is a widower.

6. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan works in Lexington

7. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

8. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Acme is closed on weekends.

9. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

10. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

11. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

12. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

13. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

14. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

15. 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 does not pay for his lunch at work.

16. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan is married.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

17. Raylan makes $121 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

18. 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 watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

19. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan is married.
Raylan is an uncle.

20. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

21. Raylan lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

22. Raylan and his neighbors need to water their yards frequently. The sun beating down on the grass dries them out.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan is married.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

23. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan works in Lexington

24. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

25. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

26. Raylan makes $99 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

27. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

28. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

29. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan is in good health.

30. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan is single.

31. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

32. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

33. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

34. 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 served two decades in the military.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

35. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan rarely listens to music.

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 is a grandfather.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

37. Raylan lives on Maple Lane. Maple Lane intersects with Oak Drive and Willow Court.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan served on many ships.

38. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.

39. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan served on many ships.

40. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

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

42. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

43. Acme provides employees with free lunch. Raylan is an employee who enjoys the company cafeteria.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan works in Lexington

44. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

45. 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 runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

46. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

47. 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 received a raise.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

48. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

49. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

50. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan is a widower.