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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 likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

2. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

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

4. Raylan lives on Maple Lane. Maple Lane intersects with Oak Drive and Willow Court.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

5. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan is single.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

6. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

7. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan is an uncle.

8. Raylan makes $99 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

9. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan works in Lexington

10. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan is in good health.

11. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

12. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan served on many ships.

13. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

14. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan rarely listens to music.

15. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

16. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

17. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

18. Raylan has worked 5 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

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

20. 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.

21. 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 can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

22. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

23. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

24. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

25. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

26. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

27. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

28. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan is married.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan served on many ships.

29. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan is single.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

30. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Acme is closed on weekends.

31. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

32. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is married.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

33. 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 attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

34. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan was a pilot.

35. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

36. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

37. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

38. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

39. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

40. Raylan and his neighbors need to water their yards frequently. The sun beating down on the grass dries them out.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

41. Raylan has worked 9 and one half years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

42. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

43. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

44. 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 drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

45. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan is married.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

46. 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 enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

47. Raylan spends 30 hours a year picking up leaves. His neighbors also do so. They all enjoy many shady afternoons in their yards.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

48. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.

49. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

50. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan is a musician