TASK DEFINITION: In this task, you're given a statement and three sentences as choices. Your job is to determine the neutral choice based on your inference from the statement and your commonsense knowledge. The neutral choice is a sentence that neither agrees nor disagrees with the statement. Indicate your answer as '1', '2', or '3', corresponding to the choice number of the selected sentence. If sentence X agrees with sentence Y, one's correctness follows from the other one. If sentence X disagrees with sentence Y, they can not be correct at the same time.
PROBLEM: Statement: Slate 's Sarah Kerr says that for someone so bent on unmasking pieties, Smiley is not above her own kind of sanctimony. Choices: 1. Smiley is bent on unmasking pieties. 2. Sarah Kerr thinks Smiley is contradictory. 3. Smiley is known for hiding pieties and trying not to be sanctimonious.

SOLUTION: 2

PROBLEM: Statement: The process of transitioning from the construction permit to the operating permit varies among states and appears to be somewhat unclear due to the infancy of the Title V operating permit process. Choices: 1. In some states its impossible to transition from construction permit to operating permits.  2. Transitioning from construction permits to operating permits is the same regardless of what state you are in.  3. Transitioning from construction permit to operating permits varies across different states. 

SOLUTION: 1

PROBLEM: Statement: After the claustrophobic rough and tumble of the dimly-lit medieval souqs, stepping into this area is like entering an oasis of light, space, cleanliness, and tranquillity. Choices: 1. The area is a great place to sit down and rest. 2. Stepping into the area is peaceful and tranquil. 3. Going into the area will make you feel claustrophobic after since you just came from a wide open area.

SOLUTION:
1