Problem: Here is a premise:
The Scotland Bill was put before the British Parliament in January 1998 and became law as the Scotland Act in November 1998.

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The Scotland Bill was submitted in the early Autumn of 1997.

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Answer: no

Problem: Here is a premise:
Then again nobody attending an open house to discuss legal aid funding and service issues in the state knew exactly what Thomas A. Balmer went through to give a speech on the subject.

Here is a hypothesis:
Thomas A. Balmer studied for thousands of hours in preparation for his speech.

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Answer: it is not possible to tell

Problem: Here is a premise:
Stephen King dumped his longtime publisher, Viking, and is seeking more than $17 million for his new book.

Here is a hypothesis:
Stephen King has a new book, but he is no longer working with his former publisher.

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Answer: yes

Problem: Here is a premise:
The visa function attempts to facilitate legitimate travel while at the same time denying entry to the United States of certain individuals, including potential terrorists.

Here is a hypothesis:
US visa could be obtained from diplomatic missions in other countries.

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Answer:
it is not possible to tell