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.
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Question: Statement: Starr, as noted, asked for the leak investigation to be put under seal, then publicly regretted his inability to discuss a matter under seal. Choices:  1. Starr did not regret having the leak investigation put under seal. 2. Starr asked the leak investigation to be put under seal, even though it hurt him later. 3. Starr was asked if he was sure about having the leak investigation under seal.

Answer: 2


Question: Statement: New research links these periodontal bacteria to heart disease, diabetes, low birth-weight babies, and other nastiness you'd expect from bacteria running wild in the bloodstream. Choices:  1. Research shows periodontal bacteria can contribute to other serious health issues. 2. The new research was done with much stricter guidelines than previous research. 3. Research indicates there's no link between periodontal bacteria and heart disease or diabetes.

Answer: 1


Question: Statement: For example, we have traced the management problems of many federal agencies to organizational structures that are obsolete and inadequate to modern demands. Choices:  1. Some federal agencies have obsolete organizational structures that cause management problems. 2. Some inadequate organizational structures fail to take advantage of advancing technology. 3. All federal agencies use up to date organizational structures.

Answer:
1