Question:
The islands also lie close to the northern Greek mainland and the Balkans region, giving their history different influences than that of their neighbors farther south in the Aegean.

Does it follow that "The islands close to the Greek mainland and those further south clearly have the same influences on their history."?
Answer:
no

Question:
um-hum that's right yes yes i think so

Does it follow that "Sure, I think they should be payed more."?
Answer:
it is not possible to tell

Question:
Both the observation and the complaint are virtually as old as 20 th -century cultural criticism itself.

Does it follow that "The complaint has been made many times in the past."?
Answer:
it is not possible to tell

Question:
Since 1871, the French pay a rent of one lira every year and provide a palace in Paris as Italy's embassy.

Does it follow that "The French pay 10 lira a year in rent."?
Answer:
no