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.

[EX Q]: Statement: More important, the mainstream groups are downplaying what Pollard did. Choices:  1. All mainstream groups are highlighting what Pollard did. 2. Pollard caused a huge change, but the mainstream groups are trying to cover it up. 3. The mainstream groups are downplaying what Pollard did, and that is much more important.
[EX A]: 3

[EX Q]: Statement: Two riders escorted at hardly more than a fast walk a buckboard in which were two other men. Choices:  1. The buckboard escorted by the riders was empty. 2. Two men on horseback slowly lead the carriage with the two other men in it. 3. The two French soldiers escorted the prisoners riding in the carriage.
[EX A]: 2

[EX Q]: Statement: Do you agree with this characterization of Lind's argument? Choices:  1. Do you disagree with this portrayal of Loch's argument? 2. Do you agree with this description of Lind's argument about the economy? 3. Do you concur with this portrayal of Lind's argument?
[EX A]:
3