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: To the South Choices:  1. To the north. 2. South of it 3. The south is a good area.

SOLUTION: 2

PROBLEM: Statement: Insofar as the best Japanese corporations are not the global hegemons we once thought they would be, it may be because everyone else has learned from them, which is of course exactly how competitive markets are supposed to work. Choices:  1. Japanese corporations were global leaders in the 20th century. 2. Some Japanese corporations are active participants in competitive markets. 3. Competitive global markets always have the same leaders.

SOLUTION: 2

PROBLEM: Statement: The principal reason the leaks are troubling is not that they sabotage the relationship between the administration and the Pentagon Choices:  1. The strain between the Pentagon and the administration isn't the reason why the leaks are a problem. 2. The leaks are problematic because of how they have strained relations between the Pentagon and the administration. 3. The Pentagon isn't pleased about the leaks taking place.

SOLUTION:
1