Question:
Based on the premise "The participating lawyers say Ginsburg, a diehard Red Sox fan known for his trademark bow ties, is tough to turn down.", can we conclude that "Many countrymen only know Ginsburg as a diehard Red Sox fan."? OPTIONS:
- yes
- it is not possible to tell
- no
****
Answer:
it is not possible to tell

Question: Sentence A: Would that suddenly make you less of a person, less of an individual?

Sentence B: It makes you less of a person and less of an individual.

If sentence A is true, how about sentence B?
OPTIONS:
- yes
- it is not possible to tell
- no

Answer: no

Question: Is bestiality, that perpetual urban smirk at rural life, actually prevalent in Nebraska and Wyoming?
Is bestiality, that perpetual urban smirk at rural life, actually prevalent in Montana and Wisconsin?
OPTIONS:
- yes
- it is not possible to tell
- no

Answer: no

Problem: Here is a premise:
His hands on the other's shoulders pulled him forward into a rough half embrace.

Here is a hypothesis:
After their fallout years ago, he pulled the other into a rough half embrace.

Here are the options: OPTIONS:
- yes
- it is not possible to tell
- no

Answer: it is not possible to tell

Sentence 1: Just be prepared for several fights of stairs to reach the top of the building.

Sentence 2: Don't worry, as the building has only one floor.
OPTIONS:
- yes
- it is not possible to tell
- no
Is this second sentence entailed by the first?

Answer: no

Premise:
"Effective performance management systems translate organizational priorities and goals into direct and specific commitments that senior executives will be expected to achieve during the year."
Hypothesis: No goals are set for executives.
OPTIONS:
- yes
- it is not possible to tell
- no
no