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: The leaks suggest to our NATO allies that the U.S. military isn't seriously engaged in the operation. Choices:  1. Based on the leaked information the U.S. military does not seem to be taking the operation seriously enough. 2. Leaks suggest that the US is engaged in the operation.  3. The U.S. military intended to reveal this information in due time.

A: 1
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Q: Statement: Highway contract carriers have compensation much lower than rural carriers. Choices:  1. Highway contract carriers have compensation much lower than rural carriers. 2. Highway contract carriers have much riskier jobs than rural carriers. 3. Highway contract carriers have compensation much greater than rural carriers.

A: 1
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Q: Statement: Twenty islands have since been added, making the Cyclades the largest of the Greek island groups. Choices:  1. They have added just three more islands. 2. They have discovered more islands farther in the distance. 3. Twenty islands have been added to the group.

A:
3
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