QUESTION: Given the sentence "A police officer with a riot shield protects civilians." can we conclude that "A police officer holding a defense mechanism."?
Options:
- yes
- it is not possible to tell
- no

Let's solve it slowly: Someone who protects civilians is using a defense mechanism to protect.
The answer is yes.

QUESTION: Premise: "A man and woman in formal dress smile at each other as they dance at a party."
Hypothesis: "A man and woman are dancing at a party."
Is the hypothesis entailed by the premise?
Options:
- yes
- it is not possible to tell
- no

Let's solve it slowly: A man and woman dancing at a party is a generalized form of a man and woman in formal dress smile at each other as they dance at a party.
The answer is yes.

QUESTION: Premise: "A group of people playing instruments in the woods."
Based on this premise, can we conclude that the hypothesis "A group of people are outdoors." is true?
Options:
- yes
- it is not possible to tell
- no

Let's solve it slowly:
In order for people to be playing instruments in the woods the people are outdoors.
The answer is yes.