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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 a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan is married.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

2. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

3. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

4. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

5. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

6. Raylan lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

7. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan's health is improving.

8. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - The Philadelphia Red Sox - Chase Bank - ESPN - Soverign Bank and the Hockey News.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan served on many ships.

9. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan enjoys classical music

10. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

11. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

12. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan is an uncle.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan enjoys classical music

13. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

14. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

15. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.

16. Raylan does not like to attend baseball games. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

17. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

18. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

19. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

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 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

22. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan served on many ships.

23. 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 must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

24. Raylan makes $121 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan's health is improving.

25. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan is single.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

26. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.

27. 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 must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan is single.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan has many hobbies.

28. 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 holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

29. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan received a raise.

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 holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

31. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

32. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

33. Raylan spends 30 hours a year picking up leaves. His neighbors also do so. They all enjoy many shady afternoons in their yards.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

34. 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.

35. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

36. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan is married.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.

37. Raylan has worked 5 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

38. 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 has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

39. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan is married.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

40. 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 in extremely poor health.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

41. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

42. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

43. Raylan lives on Maple Lane. Maple Lane intersects with Oak Drive and Willow Court.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.

44. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan is in good health.

45. 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 was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan lives in a valley.

46. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

47. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan has many hobbies.

48. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

49. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

50. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise