Premise: As a result, the rise in welfare benefits in the 1960s may have resulted in a decline in the black shotgun-marriage rate, and thus, in an increase in out-of-wedlock births.

Hypothesis: Wedlock births were the highest they have ever been in the 1960s.
Answer: it is not possible to tell

Premise: The ED seems like an appropriate venue for alcohol interventions because many ED patients have alcohol problems and the ED visit may represent a teachable moment.

Hypothesis: The ED isn't an appropriate venue for alcohol interventions.
Answer: no

Premise: Even in the midst of his loss, Mr. Stein should be grateful to have enjoyed the company of his parents into their old age; even if we don't realize it at the time, each and every moment that we have with our loved ones should be considered, and treated as, a blessing.

Hypothesis: Each moment with love ones is precious; appreciate them.
Answer: yes

Premise: But when he recovered, he smiled.

Hypothesis: He smiled once he recovered.
Answer: yes