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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 two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

2. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

3. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan enjoys classical music

4. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

5. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan is married.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan is an uncle.

6. 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 decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

7. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

8. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

9. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

10. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

11. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

12. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.

13. Raylan lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.

14. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

15. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

16. Raylan lives on Maple Lane. Maple Lane intersects with Oak Drive and Willow Court.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.

17. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

18. 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.

19. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

20. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

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

22. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan has many hobbies.

23. Raylan makes $121 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise

24. Raylan has worked 9 and one half years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

25. 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 served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

26. 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 enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

27. Raylan has worked 5 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

28. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan received a raise.

29. 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 lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

30. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

31. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

32. 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 attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

33. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

34. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

35. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

36. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan is married.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

37. 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 worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

38. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

39. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

40. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

41. 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 eligible for retirement.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

42. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

43. Raylan does not like to attend baseball games. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

44. 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 very small houses.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.

45. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

46. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan was a pilot.

47. 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 received a raise.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan served on many ships.

48. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

49. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

50. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.