Premise: 89 percent of LSC grantees reported that they conducted outreach efforts in 2001.

Hypothesis: There can be an improvement in the outreach program.
Answer: it is not possible to tell

Premise: In the midst of the predominantly Germanic old city center, the Ceteau des Rohan, the classical 18th-century residence that was the home of Strasbourg's princes and cardinals, makes an emphatically French statement.

Hypothesis: There is a French-style building that used to house princes in Strasbourg.
Answer: yes

Premise: About as entertaining as having blood drawn, says Peter Marks in a vicious New York Times pan of John Gray's Broadway show (half monologue, half audience participation) based on his best-selling advice book about gender roles and personal growth.

Hypothesis: Peter Marks thought that the show was very entertaining.
Answer: no

Premise: Jon knelt and whispered to Susan.

Hypothesis: Jon stood up and screamed Susan's name.
Answer: no