Q: If i don't really have much more to say, can we say that "I don't have a lot left to say."?

A: it is not possible to tell

Q: If Jon looked to the two burning houses that filled the night sky with black smoke., can we say that "Jon was looking at the houses that were on fire. "?

A: yes

Q: If well the problem we're having down here in public schools is is financing for one thing, can we say that "Public school funding is down by 24% from last year."?

A: it is not possible to tell

Q: If Until recently, their industry was illegal almost everywhere., can we say that "Their industry has been illegal until recently."?

A:
it is not possible to tell