TASK DEFINITION: Given a sentence, an entity and its sentiment towards the entity, verify if it is the correct sentiment towards the entity. Answer should be yes or no. Note that URLs in the text have been replaced with [Link].
PROBLEM: Verify if the sentiment of the following document towards the entity Tom Petty is Neutral . As with many musicians   Tom Petty 's music provides a soundtrack for many fans' lives.

SOLUTION: no

PROBLEM: Verify if the sentiment of the following document towards the entity John Skipper is Neutral . "Today I have resigned from my duties as President of ESPN  " Skipper  said in a statement released on Monday. "I have had a wonderful career at the Walt Disney Company and am grateful for the many opportunities and friendships."

SOLUTION: yes

PROBLEM: Verify if the sentiment of the following document towards the entity James Comey is Positive . Hosko praised  former FBI Director James Comey  as a man of âindependence.â

SOLUTION:
yes