Test your basic knowledge |

Verbal Reasoning

Instructions:

Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
Match each statement with the correct term.
Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.

1. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

2. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

3. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

4. Raylan does not like to attend baseball games. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan is married.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.

5. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

6. 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.

7. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan is a grandfather.

8. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan works in Lexington

9. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

10. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - The Philadelphia Red Sox - Chase Bank - ESPN - Soverign Bank and the Hockey News.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

11. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

12. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

13. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

14. Raylan joined the Navy in 1995. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan rarely listens to music.

15. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

16. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

17. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Acme is closed on weekends.

18. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Acme is closed on weekends.

19. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

20. Raylan makes $121 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

21. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

22. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

23. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

24. 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 worked for two different companies.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

25. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan is a college graduate.

26. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

27. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

28. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

29. Raylan has worked 9 and one half years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

30. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

31. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.

32. 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 lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

33. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan was a pilot.

34. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

35. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

36. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan works in Lexington

37. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan received a raise.

38. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

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

40. 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 enjoys documentaries.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

41. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.

42. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

43. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

44. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

45. Acme provides employees with free lunch. Raylan is an employee who enjoys the company cafeteria.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

46. Raylan lives on Maple Lane. Maple Lane intersects with Oak Drive and Willow Court.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

47. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

48. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

49. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.

50. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.