Q: "A man is standing in front of a party, with several children and party decorations (including balloons) also in the shot." Does this mean that "A man stands outside of a party with several children and balloons."?
A: yes

Q: "A woman cooks on the stove in her kitchen as her dog begs below." Does this mean that "A woman's dog is whining for the food the woman is preparing."?
A: yes

Q: "Young boy drifting in small canoe on a calm blue river." Does this mean that "A boy is in a boat on a river."?
A: yes

Q: "A person is climbing a ladder of iron bars attached to a pole." Does this mean that "There is a ladder attached to a pole."?
A:
yes