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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 a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

2. Raylan served in the Army. He was stationed in Germany.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

3. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan lives in a valley.

4. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

5. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan is single.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

6. 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 is single.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

7. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

8. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

9. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

10. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

11. 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 worked for three different companies.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan is an uncle.

12. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

13. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

14. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

15. 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 served 15 years in the military.
Raylan changed jobs three times.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.

16. 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 where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

17. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.

18. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

19. Raylan has worked 5 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.

20. Raylan makes $121 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise

21. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

22. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

23. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

24. Raylan has worked 26 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan has many hobbies.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

25. 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 is an uncle.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.

26. Raylan and his neighbors need to water their yards frequently. The sun beating down on the grass dries them out.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

27. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan is single.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.

28. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

29. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan enjoys classical music

30. 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.

31. Raylan likes music - stamp collecting and fishing. He also collects baseball cards and builds model airplanes.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan has many hobbies.

32. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

33. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan enjoys classical music
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.

34. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. His favorite hockey team is the Braves.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan has many hobbies.

35. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise

36. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

37. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

38. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

39. Raylan lives on Miami Lane. Miami Lane intersects with Orlando Drive and Atlanta Court.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan is a widower.

40. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.

41. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan is in good health.

42. Raylan joined the Army in 1990. He was discharged in 2000.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

43. Raylan makes $99 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

44. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

45. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.

46. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He received his diploma in 1990.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.

47. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

48. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise

49. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan is a widower.

50. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan enjoys classical music