instruction:
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: 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.
answer:
1


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Statement: The central part of the Po valley is only a fraction of the Italian lands conquered by the Lombards when they crosed the Alps from eastern Europe in the early Middle Ages. Choices:  1. No part of the Po Valley was conquered by the Lombards. 2. The middle of the Po Valley is one area that was conquered by the Lombards. 3. The areas on the east and west sides of the Po Valley were not conquered.
answer:
2


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Statement: Do sit down, both of you. They obeyed. Choices:  1. Asked to sit, they steadfastly refused and turned their backs. 2. They both quickly found chairs when asked to take a seat. 3. When requested to take a seat they each complied.
answer:

3