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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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 spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

2. Raylan has worked 9 and one half years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

3. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

4. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

5. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

6. Acme provides employees with free lunch. Raylan is an employee who enjoys the company cafeteria.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

7. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

8. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

9. Raylan does not like to attend baseball games. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Acme is closed on weekends.

10. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.

11. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

12. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

13. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

14. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan enjoys classical music

15. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

16. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

17. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise

18. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

19. 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 works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys classical music

20. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan is in good health.

21. 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 never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

22. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

23. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

24. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

25. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

26. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

27. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

28. 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 rarely listens to music.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

29. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

30. Raylan and his neighbors need to water their yards frequently. The sun beating down on the grass dries them out.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

31. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

32. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan received a raise.

33. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Acme is closed on weekends.

34. 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 is in extremely poor health.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

35. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

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 rarely listens to music.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

37. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

38. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

39. Raylan lives on Maple Lane. Maple Lane intersects with Oak Drive and Willow Court.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

40. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

41. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

42. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan is an uncle.

43. 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 does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.

44. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan's health is improving.

45. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

46. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan is married.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

47. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

48. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

49. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan received a raise.

50. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan is married.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.