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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 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's health is improving.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

2. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan has many hobbies.

3. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

4. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.

5. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan is single.

6. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is married.

7. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is a grandfather.

8. 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 will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

9. 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 does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan works in Lexington

10. Raylan does not like to attend baseball games. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

11. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

12. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan enjoys classical music

13. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

14. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

15. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

16. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan changed jobs three times.

17. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

18. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

19. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

20. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan has many hobbies.

21. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is a widower.

22. Raylan spends 30 hours a year picking up leaves. His neighbors also do so. They all enjoy many shady afternoons in their yards.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.

23. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

24. Raylan lives on Maple Lane. Maple Lane intersects with Oak Drive and Willow Court.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.

25. 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 was a pilot.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan works in Lexington

26. Raylan has worked 9 and one half years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

27. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

28. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

29. Raylan and his neighbors need to water their yards frequently. The sun beating down on the grass dries them out.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan is an uncle.

30. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

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

32. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

33. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

34. 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 served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan rarely listens to music.

35. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan is a grandfather.

36. 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.

37. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan is married.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

38. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan lives in a valley.

39. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan is a college graduate.

40. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

41. Raylan lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

42. Raylan makes $121 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

43. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

44. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan enjoys classical music

45. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

46. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

47. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

48. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

49. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - The Philadelphia Red Sox - Chase Bank - ESPN - Soverign Bank and the Hockey News.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

50. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.