Premise: According to those who edited the Dictionary , Gates read entries only just before they were sent to press, then looked closely only at items within his area of expertise, such as the Harlem Renaissance and Hurston.

Hypothesis: Gates read dictionary entries that started with "T" when they were being printed.
Answer: it is not possible to tell

Premise: He unwisely fed the rumors and harmed his own reputation by naming Clay his secretary of state.

Hypothesis: Naming Clay his secretary of state did not harm his reputation.
Answer: no

Premise: An act of courage that the sergeant didn't even notice.

Hypothesis: The sergeant noticed the act of courage.
Answer: no

Premise: Some offsetting collections are credited directly to appropriation or fund accounts; others, called offsetting receipts, are credited to receipt accounts.

Hypothesis: Offsetting receipt amounts typically exceed the appropriation and fund account amounts.
Answer: it is not possible to tell