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In this task, you're given a statement, and three sentences as choices. Your job is to determine which sentence clearly disagrees with the statement. Indicate your answer as '1', '2', or '3' corresponding to the choice number of the selected sentence.
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Statement: Left to decide what part of the 1996 Act to strike as invalid, the court concluded that congressional intent regarding severability was unclear. Choices: 1. It was decided that the intent of severability was quite clear. 2. As a result, the court left the 1996 Act as it was originally written. 3. The court was able to decide which parts, if any, of the 1996 Act were invalid.
answer:
1

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Statement: He is clever, observed Poirot meditatively. Choices: 1. Poirot admitted that he is clever. 2. Poirot holds a high standard for people's cleverness usually. 3. Everyone, including Poirot, spoke about his dimness.
answer:
3

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Statement: These should be the core of someone's opening and closing statements. Choices: 1. These shouldn't be used as anything nearing a core element in a closing statement. 2. Anyone's opening and closing statements will be found lacking without these. 3. Any person's opening and closing statements should use these.
answer:
1