Premise: Still, as last week's National Institute study points out, whatever effect day care has on kids is swamped by the impact of their own families.

Hypothesis: The impact of a family is greater because a child spends far more time around them.
Answer: it is not possible to tell

Premise: An expensive brand like Carlos I is much smoother.

Hypothesis: The high quality of Carlos justifies its price tag.
Answer: it is not possible to tell

Premise: Dawson Street is lined with bookshops and boutiques.

Hypothesis: Dawson Street does not have any shops.
Answer: no

Premise: Scottish banking has long been held in high regard, and it still plays an important part in the world of finance.

Hypothesis: The world of finance will continue to function normally without Scottish banking.
Answer: no