Premise:
"These discussions, which are summarized in the section entitled aCurrent Federal CIO Environment,- helped us identify similarities and differences in the CIO management practices of federal versus leading organizations."
Hypothesis: The discussions helped to identify similarities and differences in CIO management practices.

yes

Premise:
"This award came as a real surprise to me."
Hypothesis: This award surprised me.

yes

Premise:
"If you continue to the end of the promenade, you will be in Tsim Sha Tsui East, a busy commercial district built on more than 60 hectares (150 acres) of reclaimed land."
Hypothesis: A commercial district built on more than one million acres of reclaimed land.
no