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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 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

2. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Acme is closed on weekends.

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

4. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

5. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

6. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan has many hobbies.

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 within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

8. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

9. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

10. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

11. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

12. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

13. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

14. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan enjoys rock music.

15. Raylan makes $121 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan is single.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.

16. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

17. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

18. 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 enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

19. 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 must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan is married.

20. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan is a college graduate.

21. 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 was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

22. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan is married.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

23. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

24. Acme provides employees with free lunch. Raylan is an employee who enjoys the company cafeteria.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan lives in a valley.

25. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.

26. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

27. Raylan makes $99 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan received a raise.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

28. Raylan lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

29. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

30. Raylan does not like to attend baseball games. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

31. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan is a college graduate.

32. 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.

33. 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 owns stock in Acme.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.

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 is a college graduate.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

35. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

36. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

37. Raylan has worked 5 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

38. 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 is single.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

39. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan served on many ships.

40. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

41. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

42. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

43. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan is a musician

44. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.

45. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

46. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

47. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan worked for two different companies.

48. Raylan spends 30 hours a year picking up leaves. His neighbors also do so. They all enjoy many shady afternoons in their yards.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

49. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

50. 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 reality shows.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise