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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan has many hobbies.

2. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan enjoys classical music

3. 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 must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

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

5. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan received a raise.

6. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

7. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

8. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan served on many ships.

9. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan lives in a valley.

10. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

11. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

12. 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 married.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

13. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

14. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan is married.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

15. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

16. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan is single.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan is an uncle.

17. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

18. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

19. Raylan does not like to attend baseball games. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

20. 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 changed jobs three times.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

21. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan enjoys classical music

22. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

23. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

24. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan was a pilot.

25. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

26. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan is single.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

27. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

28. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan is an uncle.

29. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

30. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.

31. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

32. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

33. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan works in Lexington
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan is a widower.

34. Raylan has worked 5 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

35. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan is single.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

36. 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.

37. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.
Raylan is single.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

38. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

39. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is married.

40. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

41. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan's health is improving.

42. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

43. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

44. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

45. 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 runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan enjoys classical music

46. 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 not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

47. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan is single.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

48. 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 served two decades in the military.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

49. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

50. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.