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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 is married.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.

2. 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 is married.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

3. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

4. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

5. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.

6. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

7. Acme provides employees with free lunch. Raylan is an employee who enjoys the company cafeteria.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.

8. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

9. Raylan spends 30 hours a year picking up leaves. His neighbors also do so. They all enjoy many shady afternoons in their yards.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

10. Raylan lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

11. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

12. Raylan and his neighbors need to water their yards frequently. The sun beating down on the grass dries them out.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

13. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan enjoys classical music

14. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

15. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

16. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

17. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.

18. 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 must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

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 never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

20. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan is single.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

21. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

22. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

23. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

24. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan is single.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

25. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan is an uncle.

26. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

27. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan is single.

28. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

29. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.

30. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan is a widower.

31. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

32. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

33. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

34. 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's health is improving.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

35. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

36. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan has many hobbies.

37. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan rarely listens to music.

38. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan rarely listens to music.

39. 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 runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

40. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

41. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise

42. 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 lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

43. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

44. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

45. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Acme is closed on weekends.

46. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

47. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

48. Raylan makes $99 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

49. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan is single.

50. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan served on many ships.