Question:
Based on the premise "There were footsteps on the stairs above them, and voices.", can we conclude that "Silence greeted them from above."?
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no

Question:
Based on the premise "Heavy use of the chair--43 executions in the last 20 years--has put some wear and tear on the device.", can we conclude that "Using the chair a lot is not the only reason for the wear and tear, some of the prisoners have destroyed it in a last attempt to free themselves."?
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it is not possible to tell

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Based on the premise "For the convenience of the reader I will recapitulate the incidents of those days in as exact a manner as possible. ", can we conclude that "I will reiterate what happened for the benefit of the reader. "?
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yes