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: EPA held four public hearings and received approximately 770 written comments. Choices:  1. The EPA had public hearings and millions of people came to hand in their comments. 2. The EPA had public hearings. 3. The EPA had public hearings and no one commented.
[EX A]: 2

[EX Q]: Statement: But in the closing days of the campaign, it stands as an apt description of his faltering Republican opponents. Choices:  1. His faltering Republican opponents were trailing behind in the closing days of the campaign.  2. In the later days of the campaign the Republican opponents each had individual scandals arise which faltered their confidence, while the opponent had an op-ed about his work with grassroots community organizations.  3. His Republican opponents were doing quite well in the polls and received positive media attention which eclipsed his own campaign. 
[EX A]: 1

[EX Q]: Statement: It was the main entrance to the castle, and a formidable obstacle to the enemy. Choices:  1. It was the primary way to enter to castle and a big roadblock for the enemy. 2. It was simple a backdoor to the castle and not daunting to the enemy. 3. Enemies rarely attempted to enter through the main entrance of the castle, but you can recreate an attempt while you are there.
[EX A]:
1