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: Two riders escorted at hardly more than a fast walk a buckboard in which were two other men. Choices:  1. The buckboard escorted by the riders was empty. 2. Two men on horseback slowly lead the carriage with the two other men in it. 3. The two French soldiers escorted the prisoners riding in the carriage.

A: 2
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Q: Statement: Second, attracting and ultimately keeping a highly qualified and motivated workforce involves providing meaningful career opportunities, such as the opportunity to Choices:  1. A qualified workforce can provide hundreds of times more benefit than one with lackluster qualifications. 2. The singular factor in retaining a workforce is the number on their payment stub.  3. Meaningful career opportunities are essential to obtaining and retaining a worthwhile workforce.

A: 3
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Q: Statement: In case I don't see you again, goodbye. Choices:  1. In case this is the last time I see you, farewell. 2. I might see you again some day. Goodbye. 3. I will see you later for sure, goodbye.

A:
1
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