Test your basic knowledge |

Verbal Reasoning

Instructions:

Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
Match each statement with the correct term.
Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.

1. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

2. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

3. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan is married.

4. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan was a pilot.

5. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

6. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

7. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

8. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan's health is improving.

9. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan lives in a valley.

10. Raylan has worked 5 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

11. 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 single.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

12. 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 lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

13. 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 is eligible for a pension.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

14. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

15. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

16. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

17. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

18. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Acme is closed on weekends.

19. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan lives in a valley.

20. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

21. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

22. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan served on many ships.

23. Raylan has worked 9 and one half years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.

24. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan is married.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

25. 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 served a decade in the military.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

26. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

27. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan is a grandfather.

28. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

29. 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.

30. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan is married.

31. 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 worked for three different companies.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is an uncle.

32. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is single.

33. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan served on many ships.

34. Raylan and his neighbors need to water their yards frequently. The sun beating down on the grass dries them out.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

35. Acme provides employees with free lunch. Raylan is an employee who enjoys the company cafeteria.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

36. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

37. Raylan lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

38. 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 lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan is married.

39. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan served on many ships.

40. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

41. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

42. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

43. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

44. 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's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

45. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

46. Raylan makes $121 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan is single.

47. 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 works in Lexington
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

48. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

49. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

50. Raylan lives on Maple Lane. Maple Lane intersects with Oak Drive and Willow Court.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise