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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 is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Acme is closed on weekends.

2. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

3. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Acme is closed on weekends.

4. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

5. 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 can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

6. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

7. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

8. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

9. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan is married.

10. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

11. 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 is a widower.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.

12. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

13. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

14. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is married.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

15. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

16. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan is married.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan rarely listens to music.

17. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

18. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan is an uncle.

19. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan is a widower.
Acme is closed on weekends.

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 runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan was a pilot.

22. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan enjoys classical music

23. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

24. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

25. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

26. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

27. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan is single.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

28. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan is a musician

29. 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 lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan is married.
Raylan is a musician

30. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

31. 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 two decades in the military.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

32. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan is single.

33. 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 enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

34. Raylan has worked 5 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

35. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan is single.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

36. Acme provides employees with free lunch. Raylan is an employee who enjoys the company cafeteria.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

37. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

38. Raylan makes $99 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

39. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

40. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan is single.

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

42. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

43. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

44. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan's health is improving.

45. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

46. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.

47. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan is married.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise

48. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

49. Raylan lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
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 attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.