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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. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan is a grandfather.

2. Raylan lives on Maple Lane. Maple Lane intersects with Oak Drive and Willow Court.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan is a musician

3. 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 enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan lives in a valley.

4. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

5. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

6. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

7. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan was a pilot.

8. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan is married.

9. 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 can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

10. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

11. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

12. 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 is an uncle.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

13. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

14. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

15. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

16. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

17. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan is single.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

18. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

19. 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 runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

20. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

21. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

22. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan's health is improving.

23. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan is a college graduate.

24. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan is in good health.

25. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

26. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

27. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

28. 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 a Roth IRA.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

29. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan is married.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

30. 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 enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

31. Raylan and his neighbors need to water their yards frequently. The sun beating down on the grass dries them out.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.

32. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan is single.
Raylan is a widower.

33. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

34. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

35. Raylan has worked 9 and one half years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

36. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan is in good health.

37. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan is single.
Raylan is a widower.

38. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan is single.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

39. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - The Philadelphia Red Sox - Chase Bank - ESPN - Soverign Bank and the Hockey News.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

40. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan enjoys classical music

41. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

42. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan is married.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

43. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan enjoys classical music

44. Raylan spends 30 hours a year picking up leaves. His neighbors also do so. They all enjoy many shady afternoons in their yards.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

45. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Acme is closed on weekends.

46. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

47. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

48. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

49. Raylan makes $99 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.

50. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan lives in a valley.