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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 joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan is an uncle.

2. Raylan spends 30 hours a year picking up leaves. His neighbors also do so. They all enjoy many shady afternoons in their yards.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

3. 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 can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan enjoys classical music

4. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan is single.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

5. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

6. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

7. 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 received a raise.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

8. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

9. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan is single.
Raylan has many hobbies.

10. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

11. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

12. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan is married.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

13. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

14. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan lives in a valley.

15. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan is a college graduate.

16. 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 received a raise.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

17. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

18. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan is married.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

19. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

20. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan is a grandfather.

21. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

22. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - The Philadelphia Red Sox - Chase Bank - ESPN - Soverign Bank and the Hockey News.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

23. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

24. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

25. Raylan has worked 9 and one half years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

26. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

27. 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 is an uncle.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

28. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

29. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

30. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

31. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

32. 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 changed jobs three times.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

33. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

34. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

35. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

36. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

37. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

38. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

39. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Acme is closed on weekends.

40. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

41. Raylan has worked 5 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

42. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan's health is improving.

43. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

44. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

45. 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 enjoys documentaries.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

46. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

47. Raylan does not like to attend baseball games. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

48. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

49. 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 received a raise.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

50. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.