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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 lives on Maple Lane. Maple Lane intersects with Oak Drive and Willow Court.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

3. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

4. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan is single.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

5. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan served on many ships.

6. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

7. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

8. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

9. 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 purchase his own home computer.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Acme is closed on weekends.

10. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

11. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan is married.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

12. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan is a musician

13. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan has many hobbies.

14. Raylan spends 30 hours a year picking up leaves. His neighbors also do so. They all enjoy many shady afternoons in their yards.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

15. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

16. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

17. 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 runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

18. 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 enjoys classical music
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

19. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

20. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

21. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

22. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

23. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

24. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is a widower.

25. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

26. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

27. 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 spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

28. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

29. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.

30. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan is an uncle.

31. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan is in good health.

32. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

33. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

34. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan is in good health.

35. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan is married.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan is an uncle.

36. Acme provides employees with free lunch. Raylan is an employee who enjoys the company cafeteria.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.

37. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

38. 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 works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

39. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

40. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

41. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

42. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise

43. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

44. Raylan and his neighbors need to water their yards frequently. The sun beating down on the grass dries them out.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

45. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

46. 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 has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

47. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

48. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.

49. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

50. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan enjoys rock music.