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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 works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan received a raise.

2. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

3. Raylan has worked 9 and one half years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

4. Raylan spends 30 hours a year picking up leaves. His neighbors also do so. They all enjoy many shady afternoons in their yards.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

5. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.

6. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

7. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

8. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.

9. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

10. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

11. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

12. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

13. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan is a widower.

14. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

15. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

16. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

17. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

18. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan is a college graduate.

19. 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 not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

20. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

21. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

22. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan is in good health.

23. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

24. 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 is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.

25. Raylan makes $99 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

26. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

27. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

28. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

29. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

30. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.

31. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

32. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

33. 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 decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan lives in a valley.

34. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

35. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

36. Raylan and his neighbors need to water their yards frequently. The sun beating down on the grass dries them out.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

37. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan is single.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

38. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

39. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

40. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

41. Raylan does not like to attend baseball games. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

42. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan is single.

43. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

44. 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 15 years in the military.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

45. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

46. 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 is eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

47. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan is a grandfather.

48. Raylan lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

49. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan received a raise.

50. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.