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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

2. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan is single.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan enjoys classical music

3. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

4. 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 is single.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

5. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

6. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - The Philadelphia Red Sox - Chase Bank - ESPN - Soverign Bank and the Hockey News.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

7. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

8. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

9. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan has many hobbies.

10. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

11. Raylan has worked 9 and one half years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

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

13. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

14. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

15. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

16. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

17. Raylan lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

18. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

19. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan is single.

20. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.

21. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

22. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan is an uncle.

23. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

24. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

25. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

26. 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 at the top of a hill.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

27. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Acme is closed on weekends.

28. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

29. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

30. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.

31. Raylan makes $121 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.

32. 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 eligible for early retirement.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan works in Lexington

33. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

34. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan is married.

35. 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 must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

36. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

37. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

38. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan is a musician

39. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan served on many ships.

40. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

41. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan is single.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

42. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

43. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

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 owns stock in Acme.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

45. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

46. 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 served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan was a pilot.

47. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan is in good health.

48. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

49. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

50. 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.