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: He saw no one but Conrad and Annette, and the girl had become dumb. Choices:  1. He had hoped there would be more people. 2. He didn't see Conrad there. 3. The only people he saw were Annette and Conrad.

SOLUTION: 3

PROBLEM: Statement: It would take only one-tenth of one second to download a Slate article via ADSL. Choices:  1. Downloading the article takes a long time. 2. Downloading the article is almost instant using fiber internet. 3. Downloading the article is almost instant.

SOLUTION: 3

PROBLEM: Statement: In addition, how surpluses are used has long-term implications for future economic growth. Choices:  1. Surpluses hold long term impacts on economic growth  2. Surpluses don't impact economic growth 3. Surpluses are irritating 

SOLUTION:
1