instruction:
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.
question:
Statement: The attempt was futile. Choices:  1. The attempt was successful.  2. It was a pointless attempt. 3. The attempt at fixing the road was pathetic. 
answer:
2


question:
Statement: information or planning purposes. Choices:  1. Reasons for planning or details. 2. Written details about planning purposes. 3. No details about either.
answer:
1


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Statement: Sure it is. Choices:  1. I think you are an idiot. 2. Of course it is. 3. No it isn't.
answer:

2