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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 runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan has many hobbies.

2. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

3. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

4. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.

5. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

6. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

7. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

8. 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 lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

9. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan was a pilot.

10. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

11. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

12. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan received a raise.

13. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

14. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

15. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

16. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

17. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan is in good health.

18. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

19. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

20. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

21. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

22. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

23. Acme provides employees with free lunch. Raylan is an employee who enjoys the company cafeteria.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is married.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

24. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

25. Raylan has worked 5 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

26. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - The Philadelphia Red Sox - Chase Bank - ESPN - Soverign Bank and the Hockey News.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

27. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

28. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

29. 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 can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.

30. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

31. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

32. 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 can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

33. 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 is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

34. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.

35. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan is single.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

36. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

37. 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.

38. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan is married.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

39. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

40. Raylan spends 30 hours a year picking up leaves. His neighbors also do so. They all enjoy many shady afternoons in their yards.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan is married.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

41. 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 eligible for a pension.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan is an uncle.

42. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

43. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

44. 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 lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Acme is closed on weekends.

45. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan was a pilot.

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

47. 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 was an athlete in college.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

48. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan enjoys classical music

49. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

50. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan served two decades in the military.