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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 runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

2. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan is a college graduate.

3. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

4. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

5. 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 runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan is a college graduate.

6. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

7. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

8. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

9. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

10. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

11. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan is single.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

12. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

13. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

14. Raylan lives on Maple Lane. Maple Lane intersects with Oak Drive and Willow Court.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.

15. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

16. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

17. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan lives in a valley.

18. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

19. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.

20. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.

21. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan rarely listens to music.

22. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan is an uncle.

23. Raylan spends 30 hours a year picking up leaves. His neighbors also do so. They all enjoy many shady afternoons in their yards.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan is a grandfather.

24. 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 lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

25. 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 is single.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is an uncle.

26. Raylan lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

27. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

28. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

29. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

30. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

31. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

32. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

33. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

34. Raylan makes $99 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

35. Raylan has worked 9 and one half years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

36. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

37. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

38. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan has many hobbies.

39. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan is single.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

40. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

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 does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

42. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

43. 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 can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

44. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

45. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan is a college graduate.

46. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

47. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan is married.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan received a raise.

48. 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.

49. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan is a college graduate.

50. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.