TASK DEFINITION: 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.
PROBLEM: Statement: That should save some time, at least. Choices:  1. At least that should be a time saver. 2. That should prove to be more Prudent. 3. That will prove to be a waste of time at the least.

SOLUTION: 1

PROBLEM: Statement: New research links these periodontal bacteria to heart disease, diabetes, low birth-weight babies, and other nastiness you'd expect from bacteria running wild in the bloodstream. Choices:  1. Research shows periodontal bacteria can contribute to other serious health issues. 2. The new research was done with much stricter guidelines than previous research. 3. Research indicates there's no link between periodontal bacteria and heart disease or diabetes.

SOLUTION: 1

PROBLEM: Statement: Originally, the festival invoked the help of the gods against a plague in medieval Kyoto; highly commercialized imitations of it are now celebrated all over the country. Choices:  1. There are commercialized imitations of the festival in the country. 2. There were not any festivals in medieval Kyoto. 3. The festival is an important part of the country's culture.

SOLUTION:
1