TASK DEFINITION: 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.
PROBLEM: Statement: But in the closing days of the campaign, it stands as an apt description of his faltering Republican opponents. Choices:  1. His faltering Republican opponents were trailing behind in the closing days of the campaign.  2. In the later days of the campaign the Republican opponents each had individual scandals arise which faltered their confidence, while the opponent had an op-ed about his work with grassroots community organizations.  3. His Republican opponents were doing quite well in the polls and received positive media attention which eclipsed his own campaign. 

SOLUTION: 1

PROBLEM: Statement: Foreign diplomats, traders, and missionaries were at last able to enter the country. Choices:  1. The country has always welcomed foreigners.  2. Foreign tourist visits were still barred, although allowance has been opened to diplomats, traders and missionaries.  3. The country placed certain entry restrictions for a period of time before removing them. 

SOLUTION: 3

PROBLEM: Statement: Watch the illuminated keno board above you to see if enough of your numbers come up to win. Choices:  1. The keno board lights up. 2. The keno board lights up and tells you what numbers were picked. 3. THe keno board is written on your paper.

SOLUTION:
1