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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.
question:
Statement: actually i haven't watched it much this season in the last couple of years i've been on that uh downward trend Choices:  1. It used to be appointment tv for me. 2. I've watched less and less over the past few years. 3. I would never miss an episode.
answer:
2


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Statement: Over the generations the castle has been expanded, but it is still essentially a family home, full of furniture, books, and family portraits. Choices:  1. The castle requires frequent upgrades. 2. The castle had been expanded over many generations. 3. The caste has never been changed over the years.
answer:
2


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Statement: In recent years significant changes in work place habits and technological advances have affected the manner in which time and attendance (T&amp Choices:  1. Technological advances have ensured a higher attendance rate. 2. There have been significant changes to workplace habits in recent years. 3. Workplace habits have remained pretty constant over the past twenty years.
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2