Q: "A woman wearing a pullover with an American flag patch bends over an elderly person who is lying on the ground." Does this mean that "a lady in a sweater leans over an older person"?
A: yes

Q: "Crowds of people observing a marathon, the London Eye is in the background." Does this mean that "Crowds of people observing a marathon"?
A: yes

Q: "Asian cook prepares food to sample at a large white table with a foam cooler to the cook's right and a man looking over his shoulder observing." Does this mean that "An asian cook in training prepares a sample meal for food critics at a resturant as the head cheif looks on."?
A: it is not possible to tell

Q: "Three men are riding on public transportation." Does this mean that "There are three men."?
A:
yes