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: A bizarre curiosity here is the Paso de la Diablesa (She-Devil Statue). Choices:  1. The Paso de la Diablesa is a statue and it is believed to have powers. 2. The Plaza de la Diablesa is a statue. 3. The Paso de la Diablesa is a statue.
[EX A]: 3

[EX Q]: Statement: But her chances for finding a replacement gig dwindle with every lost job and every looming birthday. Choices:  1. Every time she loses a job, she has no trouble at all finding a replacement gig immediately.  2. She has lost some jobs and is trying to find a replacement gig.  3. She used to have a very good job, when she was younger. 
[EX A]:
2