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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 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

2. Raylan has worked 5 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan enjoys classical music

3. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

4. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan rarely listens to music.

5. Raylan lives on Maple Lane. Maple Lane intersects with Oak Drive and Willow Court.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.

6. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

7. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

8. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.

9. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

10. Raylan does not like to attend baseball games. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

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 does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

12. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan rarely listens to music.

13. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

14. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

15. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise

16. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

17. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

18. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan served overseas in the military.

19. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan was a pilot.

20. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan enjoys classical music

21. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

22. 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 lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

23. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

24. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

25. 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 must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

26. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is single.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

27. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

28. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan is a widower.

29. Raylan makes $99 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

30. 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 is eligible for retirement.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

31. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is an uncle.

32. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.

33. 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 can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

34. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

35. 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.

36. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

37. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.

38. 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 served two decades in the military.

39. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

40. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan was a pilot.

41. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

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

43. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.

44. 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 was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan works in Lexington

45. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

46. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan rarely listens to music.

47. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

48. 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 can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

49. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan is married.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

50. 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 attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan is single.