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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.
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Statement: He looked for the demon moon in the sky, the black orb of nightmare and ill omen. Choices:  1. The demon moon was a white orb. 2. He was looking for the demon moon. 3. He was looking to see if the demon moon was full.
answer:
2


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Statement: In September 1996, we reported that audit reports and agency selfassessments issued during the previous 2 years showed that weak information security was a widespread problem. Choices:  1. In September 1996, we said the past 2 audit reports showed information security was an issue. 2. In September 1996, we said the past 2 audit reports showed information security was an issue for our email system. 3. In September 1996, we said the past 2 audit reports showed information security was not an issue.
answer:
1


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Statement: His most recent gambit--criticizing the president for proposing excessive cuts in Medicare managed-care fees--was an attempt to outflank Clinton on the left . It's clear that Lott is not the fellow to address the GOP's problem of intellectual bankruptcy. Choices:  1. Lott is hated by Republicans. 2. Lott is not liked be Democrats. 3. Lott should take on Clinton.
answer:

2