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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.
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Statement: Over the generations the castle has been expanded, but it is still essentially a family home, full of furniture, books, and family portraits. Choices:  1. The castle requires frequent upgrades. 2. The castle had been expanded over many generations. 3. The caste has never been changed over the years.
answer:
2


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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. 
answer:
1


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Statement: uh well i can't say that but i've helped out as best i could at home and uh you as you know with five children it takes a lot of work Choices:  1. I have five children. 2. Five is too many. 3. I don't try to help at home.
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1