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Verbal Reasoning

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan is married.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

2. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan rarely listens to music.

3. 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 two decades in the military.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

4. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

5. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.

6. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

7. Raylan spends 30 hours a year picking up leaves. His neighbors also do so. They all enjoy many shady afternoons in their yards.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan is an uncle.

8. 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 never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan is a college graduate.

9. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan has many hobbies.

10. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

11. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

12. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan was a pilot.

13. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan is single.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

14. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.

15. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

16. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan was a pilot.

17. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

18. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

19. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

20. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

21. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

22. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

23. Acme provides employees with free lunch. Raylan is an employee who enjoys the company cafeteria.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.

24. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

25. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise

26. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

27. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.

28. Raylan makes $99 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

29. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

30. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

31. Raylan does not like to attend baseball games. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

32. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan is single.

33. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is a musician

34. 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 has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan has many hobbies.

35. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

36. 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 is a grandfather.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

37. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan is a musician

38. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

39. 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 decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

40. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan is married.

41. Raylan lives on Maple Lane. Maple Lane intersects with Oak Drive and Willow Court.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

42. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan is single.

43. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

44. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

45. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

46. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan is single.

47. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - The Philadelphia Red Sox - Chase Bank - ESPN - Soverign Bank and the Hockey News.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

48. 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 is a musician
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

49. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

50. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.