Q: "An African American man is skinning fruit with a machete." Does this mean that "A man skins fruit."?
A: yes

Q: "A shirtless man is on the street stirring food in a pot." Does this mean that "A shirtless man is outside preparing food for himself."?
A: it is not possible to tell

Q: "A young boy plays in front of a blue object." Does this mean that "A human is playing."?
A: yes

Q: "Women are seated at a picnic table eating, while a man in a white t-shirt and a yellow and orange balloon design on his head stands in the background." Does this mean that "A man stands near a picnic table of women."?
A:
yes