Sentence 1: Dentistry is a hassle now because it works.

Sentence 2: Dentistry works.
Is this second sentence entailed by the first?

Answer: yes

Sentence 1: If you beat a dog in Schuylkill County, you'll probably get a $100 fine.

Sentence 2: Schuylkill County has some of the strictest animal rights laws.
Is this second sentence entailed by the first?

Answer: it is not possible to tell

Sentence 1: You see, we've decided to expand the Corp's merchandising rights into hitherto unexplored areas.

Sentence 2: The merchandise was being sold at all stores.
Is this second sentence entailed by the first?

Answer:
it is not possible to tell