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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 favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan is single.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

2. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan served on many ships.

3. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

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

5. 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.

6. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

7. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

8. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

9. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise

10. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.

11. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

12. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan received a raise.

13. Raylan does not like to attend baseball games. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan is an uncle.

14. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

15. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

16. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

17. Raylan makes $121 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

18. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Acme is closed on weekends.

19. 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 lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

20. 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's health is improving.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

21. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

22. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.

23. 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 served on many ships.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan is in good health.

24. 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 worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan is single.
Raylan received a raise.

25. 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 can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

26. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan rarely listens to music.

27. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

28. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

29. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

30. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - The Philadelphia Red Sox - Chase Bank - ESPN - Soverign Bank and the Hockey News.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

31. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

32. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

33. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

34. 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 was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

35. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

36. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.

37. Raylan and his neighbors need to water their yards frequently. The sun beating down on the grass dries them out.
Raylan is married.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

38. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

39. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan is married.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

40. Raylan has worked 5 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

41. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan enjoys classical music

42. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

43. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

44. Acme provides employees with free lunch. Raylan is an employee who enjoys the company cafeteria.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

45. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan is single.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

46. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.

47. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

48. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

49. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

50. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan has many hobbies.