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Verbal Reasoning

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1. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

2. 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 decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

3. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

4. 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 is a college graduate.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

5. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan is single.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan's health is improving.

6. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

7. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan was a pilot.

8. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

9. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

10. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

11. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

12. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

13. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

14. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.

15. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

16. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

17. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

18. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

19. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

20. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Acme is closed on weekends.

21. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

22. 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 must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.

23. Raylan has worked 15 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 enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

24. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan is a college graduate.

25. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

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

27. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan served on many ships.

28. 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.

29. Raylan spends 30 hours a year picking up leaves. His neighbors also do so. They all enjoy many shady afternoons in their yards.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

30. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

31. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

32. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

33. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

34. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

35. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

36. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

37. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

38. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan is married.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

39. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

40. 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 lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

41. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

42. 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 was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan is an uncle.

43. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

44. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

45. Raylan has worked 9 and one half 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 does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

46. 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 was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

47. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

48. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan is an uncle.

49. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

50. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.