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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 likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

2. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then went back to Acme.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan is a college graduate.

3. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - The Philadelphia Red Sox - Chase Bank - ESPN - Soverign Bank and the Hockey News.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan is single.

4. Raylan makes $121 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

5. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.

6. Raylan makes $99 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan works in Lexington

7. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.

8. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.

9. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

10. Raylan has worked 5 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

11. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

12. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan served a decade in the military.

13. 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 enjoys documentaries.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

14. Raylan makes $200 -000 per year. People who make more than $100 -000 per year can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.
Raylan can not open a Roth IRA.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

15. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan served overseas in the military.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.

16. Raylan and his neighbors need to water their yards frequently. The sun beating down on the grass dries them out.
Raylan is married.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.

17. 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 rarely listens to music.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan is a musician

18. Raylan's house has 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. His house is the largest on his street.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

19. 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 can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan served overseas in the military.

20. Raylan's favorite instrument is a violin. He often goes to the orchestra.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan enjoys classical music

21. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan can open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan served on many ships.

22. Raylan likes to watch baseball games on television. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.

23. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan worked for three different companies.

24. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan is single.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.
Raylan served on many ships.

25. Raylan received a perfect attendance award from Acme. He exercises daily.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise

26. Raylan has worked 15 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.

27. Raylan served in the Air Force. He operated an F-14.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan has many hobbies.

28. 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 has many hobbies.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.

29. Acme provides employees with free lunch. Raylan is an employee who enjoys the company cafeteria.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan received a raise.

30. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan works in Lexington
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise

31. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.

32. Raylan graduated from Rutgers in 1990. He immediately went to work for Acme - where he worked his entire career.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan is an uncle.

33. Raylan watches 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Biggest Loser'. He also watches 'American Idol' - 'Surviror' and 'X Factor'.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan's health is improving.

34. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.

35. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise

36. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.
Raylan received a raise.

37. 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 goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.

38. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.

39. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.
Raylan's health is improving.

40. 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 is eligible for retirement.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.

41. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

42. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

43. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise

44. Raylan runs 3 miles whenever he runs. He runs on Saturday and Sunday.
Raylan runs 6 miles a week.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.
Raylan's health is improving.

45. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is a telecommunication company.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

46. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan is married.

47. Raylan likes to attend football games. His favorite football team is the Eagles.
Raylan attends Cowboys football games.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan was an athlete in college.

48. 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 is a grandfather.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.

49. Raylan watches the Discovery Channel. He also likes the History Channel and Nat Geo.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

50. 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.