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: So they'll be gone by this winter--just as soon as the Christmas shopping season is over. Choices:  1. The in-laws are staying in town until the Christmas shopping season is over.  2. They'll stay long after the Christmas shopping season ends.  3. They will vacate after the Christmas season is over.

A: 3
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Q: Statement: He has two law partners, Lori Mannicci and Linda Gardner. Choices:  1. He has known these partners for almost a decade. 2. he has no way of getting into contact with any members in law. 3. He has partners in law.

A: 3
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Q: Statement: Evenin', gov'nor, said the man with a leer. Choices:  1. The man with a leer speaks proper British. 2. The man spoke with a cockney accent. 3. The man with a leer is from England

A:
2
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