[Q]: American forces here organized the elections , which officials say are important steps toward establishing democracy in Iraq .
U.S. forces organized the elections , which officials said were a step toward establishing democracy in the nation .
(See options at the end). If the first sentence is true, is the second one also true?

[A]: yes

[Q]: The report said the Corpus Christi-based agent twice called Escobar while the legislator was with the other protesting Democrats in Ardmore , Okla .
The report said the agent twice called state Rep. Juan Escobar while he was with the other protesting Democrats in Ardmore , Okla .
(See options at the end). If the first sentence is true, is the second one also true?

[A]: yes

[Q]: The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX slipped 0.13 points , or just 0.01 percent , to 966.87 .
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC crept up 5.05 points , or 0.32 percent , at 1,595.80 .
(See options at the end). If the first sentence is true, is the second one also true?

[A]:
no