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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 is a widower.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan is single.

2. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

3. 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.

4. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

5. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan is single.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

6. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan lives in a valley.

7. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

8. Acme is on a very small plot of land. They provide a locker room - showers and weights for employees like Raylan who like to exercises - but Raylan enjoys running.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

9. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

10. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is married.

11. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

12. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan is a musician

13. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

14. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

15. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

16. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

17. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

18. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan is single.

19. 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 is eligible for a pension.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

20. 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 enjoys reality shows.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan is a widower.

21. Raylan and his neighbors need to water their yards frequently. The sun beating down on the grass dries them out.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan was a pilot.

22. Raylan served in the Coast Guard. He had sole responsibility for a vessel.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

23. Acme provides employees with free lunch. Raylan is an employee who enjoys the company cafeteria.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan's health is improving.

24. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan is married.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

25. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

26. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

27. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

28. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

29. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

30. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan is single.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan is a widower.

31. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

32. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan served on many ships.

33. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

34. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan served two decades in the military.

35. 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 spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

36. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.

37. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan is a college graduate.

38. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

39. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

40. 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 rarely listens to music.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.

41. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Raylan is single.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

42. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.

43. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

44. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan has many hobbies.

45. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan is a widower.

46. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

47. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan received a raise.

48. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

49. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

50. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.