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: Lawrence followed him, and Mrs. Cavendish sat down by us.  Choices:  1. We sat with Mrs. Cavendish. 2. Mrs. Cavendish left us alone. 3. Mrs. Cavendish needed to speak with us. 

Answer: 1


Question: Statement: Its tranquil Moorish gardens with fountains and quiet patios are its main selling point, though rooms are very comfortable. Choices:  1. Though the rooms are nice, the soothing scenery is the real draw.  2. The Moorish gardens have some of the prettiest trees around. 3. The gardens really detract from how fantastic the rooms are.

Answer: 1


Question: Statement: I believe that careful study is needed to develop more realistic and workable methodologies and solutions to federal pay issues. Choices:  1. I also believe that empirical evidence will help in supporting our solutions. 2. Federal pay is in need of solutions for some of its issues. 3. We don't need realistic methodologies for federal pay issues.

Answer:
2