Problem: U.S. President George W. Bush and Congressional leaders from both political parties have reached agreement on US$150 billion in tax relief in an effort to help stimulate the United States economy. VOA White House Correspondent Scott Stearns has the story. The agreement includes provision to give up to US$600 in tax rebates to millions of wage earners and an additional US$300 refund for each child. It allows businesses to immediately write off 50 percent of capital equipment purchases.

Based on the paragraph above can we conclude that "It allows businesses to immediately write off half of capital equipment purchases."?

A: Yes

Problem: NEW YORK NBA rosters have players from a record-tying 42 countries and territories to open this season. This is the fifth consecutive season in which all 30 teams have at least one international player on the opening-night roster. Canada is represented by 11 of the 108 opening-night international players while Australia and France have nine. The Dallas Mavericks have the most international players seven. Utah and the Los Angeles Clippers have six each. Five teams Boston, New York, Oklahoma City, Philadelphia and San Antonio have five.

Based on the paragraph above can we conclude that "97 international NBA players are not from Canada."?

A: Yes

Problem: Essentially there were a lot of people in the community who were standing and speaking at this meeting because they wanted to warn the school board that they were not in favor of any legal action coming against the community, against the school board. They were afraid for their tax dollars.

Based on the paragraph above can we conclude that "Many in the community were against legal action"?

A:
Yes