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: Power came from weights, like those used on an old-fashioned clock. Choices:  1. It was a simple but ingenious method of power. 2. The power came from pulling the levers. 3. Like an old-fashioned clock, the power was derived from weights.

SOLUTION: 3

PROBLEM: Statement: yeah well it's it's it's hard in New York too and i mean they get paid twenty eight thousand a year to start Choices:  1. They are compensated a rather low amount per year to start. 2. They are not very happy with the wages they're receiving. 3. They're given a three figure salary just to start work.

SOLUTION: 1

PROBLEM: Statement: we have a rock base here and it's very difficult Choices:  1. We don't have a rock base here. 2. It's very difficult because we have a rock base. 3. A rock base is one of the most difficult to deal with.

SOLUTION:
2