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Verbal Reasoning

Instructions:

Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

2. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

3. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan is a musician

4. Raylan has worked 9 and one half years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

5. 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 served on many ships.
Raylan is single.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

6. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

7. 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 in good health.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

8. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan is single.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

9. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

10. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

11. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan rarely listens to music.

12. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

13. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

14. 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 lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

15. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

16. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.

17. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is located in Lexington.
Raylan is single.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan is married.

18. 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 decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan has many hobbies.

19. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - The Philadelphia Red Sox - Chase Bank - ESPN - Soverign Bank and the Hockey News.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan rarely listens to music.

20. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

21. Raylan lives on Maple Lane. Maple Lane intersects with Oak Drive and Willow Court.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

22. 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 was a pilot.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

23. Raylan has worked 5 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan is single.

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

25. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan enjoys rock music.

26. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

27. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

28. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise

29. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

30. 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 spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

31. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

32. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan is married.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

33. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan is single.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan enjoys classical music

34. Raylan makes $121 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.

35. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

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 lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

38. 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 is a widower.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

39. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan is single.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

40. Raylan does not like to attend baseball games. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan is a widower.

41. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan is a widower.

42. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

43. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

44. Raylan has 2 children. His oldest child Bob is married and Bob and his wife have a baby boy.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

45. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

46. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

47. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

48. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.

49. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan received a raise.

50. 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 enjoys reality shows.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.