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.

[EX Q]: 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. 
[EX A]: 2

[EX Q]: Statement: he's a big mean guy Choices:  1. He's large and spiteful 2. He's terrifying 3. He's just like a teddy bear! He's big, but wouldn't hurt a fly!
[EX A]: 1

[EX Q]: Statement: Brought a message from Mrs. Vandemeyer, I suppose?" 91 "Not exactly," said Tuppence. Choices:  1. Tuppence relayed an instruction coming from Mrs. Vandemeyer.  2. I'm sure you didn't bring a message from anybody.  3. I bet you came here to deliver a message from Mrs. Vandemeyer. 
[EX A]:
3