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 sea has always played an important role in the history of this corner of France, from Scandinavians arriving in longships to Celts fleeing from Anglo-Saxons and Normans sailing to conquer England. Choices:  1. Scandinavians arrived in France via the ocean. 2. The Scandinavians stayed in France for a long time. 3. In this part of France, the influence of the sea is negligible.
[A]: 1


[Q]: Statement: Insofar as the best Japanese corporations are not the global hegemons we once thought they would be, it may be because everyone else has learned from them, which is of course exactly how competitive markets are supposed to work. Choices:  1. Japanese corporations were global leaders in the 20th century. 2. Some Japanese corporations are active participants in competitive markets. 3. Competitive global markets always have the same leaders.
[A]: 2


[Q]: Statement: oh gosh that's horrible had they checked into these nursing homes much before they put her in it or they just sort of i mean i it's something that's hard to even get places in there you're lucky if you get a spot Choices:  1. People have to book years in advance for spots in nursing homes. 2. It is hard to get someone into a good nursing home. 3. Most nursing homes are empty, and you can get a spot anywhere.
[A]:
2