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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Question: Statement: uh how they doing this year i'm not i haven't even been following them very much Choices:  1. I haven't kept up on what they've been up to lately. 2. I've been closely following what they've been up to. 3. I don't watch the news so I haven't kept up on them lately.

Answer: 1


Question: Statement: He worries things out slowly, and once he's got hold of anything he doesn't let go. Choices:  1. This is why his teachers were always reluctant to fill his head with ideas. 2. Once he makes his mind up, he's not one to let go. 3. He's easily influenced and he's quick to change ideas as a result.

Answer: 2


Question: Statement: Finally, stronger technology systems allow a program's staff to experience more effective supervision and coordination. Choices:  1. Better supervision and coordination might be experienced by a programs staff with stronger technology systems. 2. The technology systems at Apple allowed their staff to work as perfectly as possible. 3. The stronger technology systems actually undermine the staff's ability to supervise effectively.

Answer:
1