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In this task, you're given a statement and three sentences as choices. Your job is to determine which sentence can be inferred from the statement. Incorrect choices change the meaning in important ways or have details that are not mentioned in the statement. Indicate your answer as 1,2, or 3 corresponding to the choice number of the selected sentence.
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Statement: It was not only the thought of giving up Shadow and the foal, though he knew that would cut with a deeper hurt every day. Choices: 1. There were worse things to think about then giving up the horses. 2. Thinking of giving up Shadow and the foal made him sad. 3. He got to keep the horses, so that made him happy at least.
answer:
2

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Statement: In September 1996, we reported that audit reports and agency selfassessments issued during the previous 2 years showed that weak information security was a widespread problem. Choices: 1. In September 1996, we said the past 2 audit reports showed information security was an issue. 2. In September 1996, we said the past 2 audit reports showed information security was an issue for our email system. 3. In September 1996, we said the past 2 audit reports showed information security was not an issue.
answer:
1

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Statement: or self improvement um i've got a a uh small company on the side that i that i do things with so uh a lot of the reading that i i do has to do with um how can i uh do better at at my small time business uh Choices: 1. I enjoy reading books about best small business practices. 2. I read books that help me improve my small business. 3. I have never been self employed.
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2