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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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.

2. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

3. 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 attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

4. Raylan has worked 9 and one half years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan has many hobbies.

5. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives in a valley.

6. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

7. 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 was an athlete in college.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

8. Acme provides employees with free lunch. Raylan is an employee who enjoys the company cafeteria.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

9. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan is in good health.

10. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.

11. Raylan has worked 15 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 is eligible for a pension.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

12. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

13. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

14. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

15. 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 worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan is married.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

16. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

17. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

18. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

19. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

20. 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 lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

21. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan enjoys rock music.

22. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan lives in a valley.

23. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

24. 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.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan lives in a valley.

25. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

26. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

27. 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 is married.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

28. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

29. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

30. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

31. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan is a musician

32. Raylan and his neighbors need to water their yards frequently. The sun beating down on the grass dries them out.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

33. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is single.

34. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - The Philadelphia Red Sox - Chase Bank - ESPN - Soverign Bank and the Hockey News.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

35. Raylan makes $121 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.

36. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

37. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

38. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

39. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

40. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

41. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

42. 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 served 15 years in the military.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan is a musician

43. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

44. 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 does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

45. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan rarely listens to music.

46. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

47. 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 does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan is a grandfather.

48. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

49. 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 decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

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