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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 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan is a widower.

2. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

3. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.

4. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

5. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

6. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan is single.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

7. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

8. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

9. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

10. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

11. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan's health is improving.

12. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

13. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

14. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

15. Raylan makes $99 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is married.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

16. Raylan lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

17. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

18. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

19. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan is single.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

20. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

21. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

22. 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.

23. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan changed jobs three times.

24. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.

25. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan is a musician

26. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

27. 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 few trees.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

28. 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 a grandfather.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

29. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

30. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

31. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

32. 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 lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

33. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

34. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

35. Raylan spends 30 hours a year picking up leaves. His neighbors also do so. They all enjoy many shady afternoons in their yards.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

36. 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 attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

37. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

38. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

39. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

40. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

41. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan is married.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

42. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

43. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

44. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

45. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan is a college graduate.

46. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

47. Raylan makes $121 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

48. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan is married.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

49. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

50. 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 lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.