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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'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 was a pilot.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is a grandfather.

2. 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 enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

3. 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.

4. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan rarely listens to music.

5. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

6. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

7. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

8. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan was a pilot.

9. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan is married.

10. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan is single.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan is an uncle.

11. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan is single.

12. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

13. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan is married.

14. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

15. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

16. Raylan and his neighbors need to water their yards frequently. The sun beating down on the grass dries them out.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

17. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

18. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.

19. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

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

21. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan is single.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan is in good health.

22. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

23. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan received a raise.

24. Raylan has worked 9 and one half years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

25. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan rarely listens to music.

26. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

27. 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 served overseas in the military.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

28. Raylan lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan is single.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

29. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan is a musician

30. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

31. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

32. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

33. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

34. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

35. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.

36. 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 is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

37. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

38. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan is a musician

39. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

40. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

41. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

42. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan is single.
Raylan is a musician

43. 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 must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

44. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

45. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

46. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Acme is closed on weekends.

47. 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 decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan lives in a valley.

48. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

49. 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 is married.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

50. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan was a pilot.