In this task, you're given a statement and three sentences as choices. Your job is to determine the neutral choice based on your inference from the statement and your commonsense knowledge. The neutral choice is a sentence that neither agrees nor disagrees with the statement. Indicate your answer as '1', '2', or '3', corresponding to the choice number of the selected sentence. If sentence X agrees with sentence Y, one's correctness follows from the other one. If sentence X disagrees with sentence Y, they can not be correct at the same time.

[Q]: Statement: He saw the hurt in the man's eyes but he had to talk to the Swords alone. Choices: 1. He took the man with him to attack the Swords. 2. He knew the man was upset but it was for his own good. 3. He had to speak with them privately.
[A]: 2


[Q]: Statement: The 18th century was not a good time for the native Irish, but the Protestant Ascendancy flourished. Choices: 1. During the 18th century, the Protestant Ascendancy flourished. 2. The 18th century was a time of great joy for the native irish. 3. The Protestant Ascendancy was embraced by many during the 18th century.
[A]: 3


[Q]: Statement: I dare say I couldn't have deceived the specialist for a minute a man who has made a lifelong study of a thing is unique but I managed once again to hold my own with them. Choices: 1. A man who has made a life long study of French cuisine is unique. 2. It's not the first time that I've been able to stand against someone who's studied something for his whole life. 3. He knew much more than I did because of his dedicated study, I couldn't stand even the slightest chance against him.
[A]:
1