Premise: As noted earlier, the material needed for multiple boiler installations is generally not reduced significantly over the projects if they were installed separately.

Hypothesis: The boiler installations can be done as separate projects.
Answer: yes

Premise: Mr. Whittington was seated behind a large desk covered with papers.

Hypothesis: Mr. Whittington stood on his head next to his desk.
Answer: no

Premise: The good news, however, is that freeway exits and visitor sites are well marked, and you're bound to discover an unexpected attraction to get you off the road and back to the excitement that is Los Angeles.

Hypothesis: In Los Angeles, the freeway exits and visitor sights are well marked and easy to find.
Answer: yes

Premise: Today I'm picking pheromones, especially for Miss Aldonka.'

Hypothesis: Someone is trying to attract Miss Aldonka.
Answer: yes