Task: You are given a passage. You need to construct a question about the information present in the passage. Construct a question in such a way that (i) it is unambiguous, (ii) its answer is the whole paragraph. Avoid creating questions that can be answered correctly without actually understanding the paragraph.
Categories: Question Generation
Domains: Miscellaneous

Positive examples:
input: Optical mice use an LED and a camera to rapidly
capture images of the surface beneath the mouse.
The infomation from the camera is analyzed by a
DSP (Digital Signal Processor) and used to detect
imperfections in the underlying surface and
determine motion. Some materials, such as glass,
mirrors or other very shiny, uniform surfaces
interfere with the ability of the DSP to
accurately analyze the surface beneath the mouse.
\nSince glass is transparent and very uniform, the
mouse is unable to pick up enough imperfections in
the underlying surface to determine motion.
Mirrored surfaces are also a problem, since they
constantly reflect back the same image, causing
the DSP not to recognize motion properly. When the
system is unable to see surface changes associated
with movement, the mouse will not work properly.
output: why doesn't an optical mouse work on a glass
table?
explanation: The passage talks about the glass and mirror surfaces beneath the optical mice and how the mouse is unable to pick up enough imperfections in the underlying surface to determine motion. The last line of the passage explains why the mouse will not work properly on these surfaces. Thus it is a positive example.; input: Trans fats occur in manufactured foods during the
process of partial hydrogenation, when hydrogen
gas is bubbled through vegetable oil to increase
shelf life and stabilize the original
polyunsatured oil. The resulting fat is similar to
saturated fat, which raises "bad" LDL cholesterol
and can lead to clogged arteries and heart
disease. \nUntil very recently, food labels were
not required to list trans fats, and this health
risk remained hidden to consumers. In early July,
FDA regulations changed, and food labels will soon
begin identifying trans fat content in processed
foods.
output: What is Trans Fat? How to reduce that?
explanation: The passage talks about the occurrence of Trans Fat and the diseases it causes. It tells how food labels will soon begin identifying trans fat content in processed foods which can be used to reduce Trans Fat. Thus it is a positive example.

Negative examples:
input: Air
Fleet\n  \n670 aircraft, including:
\n47 Airbus A300-600s  17 Boeing DC10-30s
\n62 Airbus A310-200/300s  36 Boeing
MD10-10s  \n2 ATR 72s  5 Boeing MD10-30s
\n29 ATR 42s  57 Boeing MD11s  \n18
Boeing 727-100s  10 Cessna 208As  \n94
Boeing 727-200s  246 Cessna 208Bs  \n30
Boeing DC10-10s  17 Fokker F-27s
output: How many vehicles Fedex has?
explanation: Here the question is ambiguous. It does not specifically mention the vehicle that is plane talked in the passage. Thus it is a negative example.; input: There are commercial kits available, but a can of
compressed air, a lint-free cloth or wipes, mild
dishwashing liquid, and a vacuum cleaner with a
soft brush are all you really need for a basic
cleaning. \nAfter turning off your computer and
unplugging your keyboard, gently shake the
keyboard upside down over some newspaper to
dislodge loose crumbs and particles. \nUse the can
of compressed air to blow a stream of air between
the keys. \nDampen a lint-free cloth with a
diluted solution of dishwashing liquid and water
to wipe down the keys. \nUse the vacuum cleaner
brush attachment to suck away any remaining dirt
or debris. \nIf you have a membrane-type
keyboard (it doesn't have a spring under each key)
and the keys are truly grungy, you can remove the
keys with a small screwdriver and use cotton swabs
and 90% isopropyl alcohol to get it sparkling
clean. If you are still feeling industrious, next
you can tackle cleaning your mouse. \nOf course,
if cleaning your keyboard seems a truly
undesirable task, you can always buy a new one for
around $20.
output: What's the cheapest way to clean a keyboard?
explanation: The passage clearly mentions the task of cleaning the keyboard in the last line of the passage, but nowhere it mentions the price of any of the method discussed, thus it is a negative example for the passage.