In this task, you're given a statement and three sentences as choices. Your job is to determine which sentence can be inferred from the statement. Incorrect choices change the meaning in important ways or have details that are not mentioned in the statement. Indicate your answer as 1,2, or 3 corresponding to the choice number of the selected sentence.

Q: Statement: Luckily for Mr. Inglethorp, he had been able to produce an unimpeachable alibi.  Choices:  1. Inglethorp invented an excuse that was too good to be true. 2. Inglethorp was a shrewd man, with lying being one of his specialties. 3. The alibi was quickly cracked and disregarded, leaving Inglethorped forked.

A: 1
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Q: Statement: Spike and Jimi are the only street theater going, but the cameras ignore them. Choices:  1. The only street theaters going are Spike and Jimi, because they get all the cameras' attention. 2. The only street theaters going are Spike and Jimi, even if they are ignored by the cameras, said the news. 3. The only street theaters going are Spike and Jimi, even if they are ignored by the cameras.

A: 3
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Q: Statement: The blade was wide and thick, like a single slab of sharpened steel. Choices:  1. It was a thick blade, like steel.  2. It was a wide, thick blade and he would use it to cut the man's head off.  3. The blade was thin and wobbly, like a piece of paper. 

A:
1
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